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Lead the Future of Cleaning Excellence at ISS
ISS is seeking a transformational Head of Cleaning Strategy & Operational Excellence – North America to define the strategy, elevate operational excellence, and shape the future of cleaning and janitorial services across our diverse North American portfolio.
This is more than an operational leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence how cleaning services are designed, delivered, measured, and continuously improved across some of the most complex workplace environments in North America.
From corporate workplaces and manufacturing facilities to airports, healthcare environments, distribution centers, educational facilities, and other critical client locations, you will establish the standards, innovation roadmap, workforce strategies, and operational framework that drive exceptional performance.
At ISS, People Make Places — and this role will help ensure those places are safer, cleaner, smarter, more sustainable, and better for everyone who experiences them.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Head of Cleaning Strategy & Operational Excellence – North America, you will serve as the senior subject matter leader and champion for cleaning excellence across the organization.
You will lead the strategic direction, operational performance, quality, innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement of our cleaning services portfolio while partnering closely with Operations, Commercial, Sales, Solutions, Procurement, HSEQ, Technology, and client leadership.
You will also play a critical role in business growth—developing innovative cleaning solutions for new opportunities, supporting major bids and expansions, designing workforce strategies, and bringing compelling operational solutions to our clients.
Your mission: build a scalable, innovative, data-driven cleaning platform that delivers outstanding experiences for our clients, customers, and frontline teams.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAD
Cleaning Strategy & Operational Excellence
- Develop and execute the North America cleaning strategy aligned with ISS business and growth objectives.
- Establish standardized operating procedures, quality frameworks, productivity benchmarks, performance metrics, and best practices across the cleaning portfolio.
- Drive consistency and operational discipline while maintaining the flexibility required to meet unique client and industry needs.
- Lead operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality, productivity, safety, sustainability, and customer experience.
- Provide strategic oversight and expertise for complex mobilizations, transitions, new account launches, and high-profile operational challenges.
Financial & Commercial Performance
- Take ownership of cleaning service financial performance, productivity initiatives, and margin improvement strategies.
- Develop sophisticated labor models and workforce strategies that balance service excellence, employee experience, productivity, and profitability.
- Analyze labor utilization, consumables, equipment investments, operating costs, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Solutions teams on pricing strategies, financial modeling, staffing solutions, and new business opportunities.
Innovation, Technology & the Future of Cleaning
Help redefine what cleaning services can be.
Identify, evaluate, and scale emerging technologies including:
- Smart cleaning platforms
- Robotics and automation
- IoT and connected equipment
- Sensor-based and demand-driven cleaning
- Workforce management technology
- Data analytics and performance dashboards
- Sustainable products, equipment, and methodologies
Develop compelling business cases for modernization investments and use data to drive smarter operational decisions.
Client Leadership
- Serve as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor for key cleaning and integrated facilities management clients.
- Participate in executive business reviews, governance meetings, solution workshops, and strategic client discussions.
- Bring industry expertise, innovation, and thought leadership to client partnerships while ensuring service expectations and customer satisfaction targets are consistently achieved.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Establish and maintain world-class cleaning quality standards across the North American portfolio.
- Lead quality assurance programs, operational audits, inspections, corrective action initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, CDC, client, regulatory, and ISS requirements.
- Provide governance and leadership around chemical programs, infection prevention, environmental standards, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.
People & Capability Development
- Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing network of Cleaning Excellence Managers, Program Managers, Regional Leaders, and operational professionals.
- Create talent pipelines and succession strategies that strengthen cleaning expertise throughout the organization.
- Develop training, certification, coaching, and capability-building programs for operational leaders and frontline teams.
- Champion a culture centered on safety, accountability, inclusion, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Growth & Strategic Solutioning
- Partner with Sales, Solutions, Operations, and Commercial teams on strategic pursuits and major growth opportunities.
- Support RFP development, staffing models, operational solutioning, bid presentations, client workshops, and site visits.
- Design innovative cleaning solutions that differentiate ISS in the marketplace while delivering measurable value for clients.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Success in this role means creating a cleaning organization that is:
Safer. Smarter. More consistent. More innovative. More sustainable. More productive.
You will help create an environment where operational excellence becomes repeatable, innovation becomes scalable, frontline teams have the tools and training to succeed, and clients recognize ISS as a trusted leader in cleaning solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Facilities Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within cleaning services, facilities management, environmental services, workplace operations, or a related field
- 5+ years leading multi-site, regional, or national operations
- Demonstrated experience leading large frontline workforces
- Strong financial, operational, strategic, and commercial acumen
- Experience managing major client relationships and contract governance
- Proven ability to lead transformation, standardization, and continuous improvement across complex operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA
- IFMA, ISSA, CFM, FMP, LEED, or related professional certifications
- Experience within integrated facilities management
- Experience supporting complex environments such as airports, healthcare, manufacturing, education, corporate workplaces, distribution centers, or large-scale commercial portfolios
- Experience implementing cleaning technology, automation, robotics, workforce management, or data-driven service models
THE LEADER WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- You are a strategic thinker who can move seamlessly between the boardroom and the operation.
- You understand the realities of frontline service delivery while also seeing the larger opportunity to transform how cleaning services are designed and delivered.
You bring:
Strategic Mindset • Customer Focus • Business Acumen • Change Leadership • Innovation • Operational Excellence • Executive Presence • Financial Stewardship • Collaboration • Influencing Skills • Accountability • Continuous Improvement
Most importantly, you know how to turn strategy into execution—and bring people with you along the journey.
WHY ISS?
At ISS, we believe that People Make Places.
Every day, our people create workplaces and environments that make life easier, more productive, safer, and more enjoyable for millions of people.
As Head of Cleaning – North America, you will have the opportunity to influence one of our most important service lines at scale—building capabilities, developing people, introducing new technologies, strengthening client partnerships, and creating the next generation of cleaning excellence.
Ready to Lead What’s Next?
If you are passionate about operational excellence, people leadership, innovation, technology, and transforming cleaning services at scale, we want to hear from you.
Join ISS and help shape the future of cleaning across North America.
ISS — People Make Places
HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.
ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $240000.00 per year - $250000.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.
As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.
Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.
HEAD OF CLEANING Strategy & Operational Excellence – NORTH AMERICA
Lead the Future of Cleaning Excellence at ISS
ISS is seeking a transformational Head of Cleaning Strategy & Operational Excellence – North America to define the strategy, elevate operational excellence, and shape the future of cleaning and janitorial services across our diverse North American portfolio.
This is more than an operational leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence how cleaning services are designed, delivered, measured, and continuously improved across some of the most complex workplace environments in North America.
From corporate workplaces and manufacturing facilities to airports, healthcare environments, distribution centers, educational facilities, and other critical client locations, you will establish the standards, innovation roadmap, workforce strategies, and operational framework that drive exceptional performance.
At ISS, People Make Places — and this role will help ensure those places are safer, cleaner, smarter, more sustainable, and better for everyone who experiences them.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As Head of Cleaning Strategy & Operational Excellence – North America, you will serve as the senior subject matter leader and champion for cleaning excellence across the organization.
You will lead the strategic direction, operational performance, quality, innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement of our cleaning services portfolio while partnering closely with Operations, Commercial, Sales, Solutions, Procurement, HSEQ, Technology, and client leadership.
You will also play a critical role in business growth—developing innovative cleaning solutions for new opportunities, supporting major bids and expansions, designing workforce strategies, and bringing compelling operational solutions to our clients.
Your mission: build a scalable, innovative, data-driven cleaning platform that delivers outstanding experiences for our clients, customers, and frontline teams.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAD
Cleaning Strategy & Operational Excellence
- Develop and execute the North America cleaning strategy aligned with ISS business and growth objectives.
- Establish standardized operating procedures, quality frameworks, productivity benchmarks, performance metrics, and best practices across the cleaning portfolio.
- Drive consistency and operational discipline while maintaining the flexibility required to meet unique client and industry needs.
- Lead operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality, productivity, safety, sustainability, and customer experience.
- Provide strategic oversight and expertise for complex mobilizations, transitions, new account launches, and high-profile operational challenges.
Financial & Commercial Performance
- Take ownership of cleaning service financial performance, productivity initiatives, and margin improvement strategies.
- Develop sophisticated labor models and workforce strategies that balance service excellence, employee experience, productivity, and profitability.
- Analyze labor utilization, consumables, equipment investments, operating costs, and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, and Solutions teams on pricing strategies, financial modeling, staffing solutions, and new business opportunities.
Innovation, Technology & the Future of Cleaning
Help redefine what cleaning services can be.
Identify, evaluate, and scale emerging technologies including:
- Smart cleaning platforms
- Robotics and automation
- IoT and connected equipment
- Sensor-based and demand-driven cleaning
- Workforce management technology
- Data analytics and performance dashboards
- Sustainable products, equipment, and methodologies
Develop compelling business cases for modernization investments and use data to drive smarter operational decisions.
Client Leadership
- Serve as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor for key cleaning and integrated facilities management clients.
- Participate in executive business reviews, governance meetings, solution workshops, and strategic client discussions.
- Bring industry expertise, innovation, and thought leadership to client partnerships while ensuring service expectations and customer satisfaction targets are consistently achieved.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Establish and maintain world-class cleaning quality standards across the North American portfolio.
- Lead quality assurance programs, operational audits, inspections, corrective action initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, CDC, client, regulatory, and ISS requirements.
- Provide governance and leadership around chemical programs, infection prevention, environmental standards, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices.
People & Capability Development
- Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing network of Cleaning Excellence Managers, Program Managers, Regional Leaders, and operational professionals.
- Create talent pipelines and succession strategies that strengthen cleaning expertise throughout the organization.
- Develop training, certification, coaching, and capability-building programs for operational leaders and frontline teams.
- Champion a culture centered on safety, accountability, inclusion, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Growth & Strategic Solutioning
- Partner with Sales, Solutions, Operations, and Commercial teams on strategic pursuits and major growth opportunities.
- Support RFP development, staffing models, operational solutioning, bid presentations, client workshops, and site visits.
- Design innovative cleaning solutions that differentiate ISS in the marketplace while delivering measurable value for clients.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Success in this role means creating a cleaning organization that is:
Safer. Smarter. More consistent. More innovative. More sustainable. More productive.
You will help create an environment where operational excellence becomes repeatable, innovation becomes scalable, frontline teams have the tools and training to succeed, and clients recognize ISS as a trusted leader in cleaning solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Facilities Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within cleaning services, facilities management, environmental services, workplace operations, or a related field
- 5+ years leading multi-site, regional, or national operations
- Demonstrated experience leading large frontline workforces
- Strong financial, operational, strategic, and commercial acumen
- Experience managing major client relationships and contract governance
- Proven ability to lead transformation, standardization, and continuous improvement across complex operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA
- IFMA, ISSA, CFM, FMP, LEED, or related professional certifications
- Experience within integrated facilities management
- Experience supporting complex environments such as airports, healthcare, manufacturing, education, corporate workplaces, distribution centers, or large-scale commercial portfolios
- Experience implementing cleaning technology, automation, robotics, workforce management, or data-driven service models
THE LEADER WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- You are a strategic thinker who can move seamlessly between the boardroom and the operation.
- You understand the realities of frontline service delivery while also seeing the larger opportunity to transform how cleaning services are designed and delivered.
You bring:
Strategic Mindset • Customer Focus • Business Acumen • Change Leadership • Innovation • Operational Excellence • Executive Presence • Financial Stewardship • Collaboration • Influencing Skills • Accountability • Continuous Improvement
Most importantly, you know how to turn strategy into execution—and bring people with you along the journey.
WHY ISS?
At ISS, we believe that People Make Places.
Every day, our people create workplaces and environments that make life easier, more productive, safer, and more enjoyable for millions of people.
As Head of Cleaning – North America, you will have the opportunity to influence one of our most important service lines at scale—building capabilities, developing people, introducing new technologies, strengthening client partnerships, and creating the next generation of cleaning excellence.
Ready to Lead What’s Next?
If you are passionate about operational excellence, people leadership, innovation, technology, and transforming cleaning services at scale, we want to hear from you.
Join ISS and help shape the future of cleaning across North America.
ISS — People Make Places
HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.
ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $240000.00 per year - $250000.00 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer property, and ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting the ISS Facility Services / Guckenheimer Human Resources Talent Acquisition Department.
As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.
Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.
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Target commercial and institutional employers for H-2B sponsorship
Large commercial cleaning companies and facilities services firms like ABM Industries and Sodexo are more likely to have the resources and experience to sponsor H-2B visas. Smaller independent operations rarely navigate the process.
Understand the H-2B visa's temporary requirement
H-2B visas require the employer to demonstrate that the need is temporary - seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent. Cleaning roles tied to seasonal facilities, event venues, or resort properties fit this requirement more naturally than year-round positions.
Explore facilities management for stronger visa options
Facilities management roles that require a degree in facilities management, engineering, or a related field can qualify for H-1B visas. Building experience in cleaning operations and working toward a management role opens this path over time.
Know that EB-3 'other workers' offers a permanent option
For year-round cleaning positions, the EB-3 'other workers' green card category may apply, though wait times can stretch well beyond a decade depending on your country of birth. It requires employer sponsorship and a permanent, full-time job offer.
Build specialized skills to increase your value
Certifications in biohazard cleanup, cleanroom maintenance, or healthcare facility sanitation set you apart from general janitorial candidates. Specialized cleaning roles at hospitals, labs, or manufacturing facilities command higher wages and may attract employers willing to sponsor.
Work with employers who hire at scale
Hospitality groups, large property management companies, and institutional employers that hire cleaning staff in volume are more familiar with the H-2B process and its requirements. A company that sponsored last year is far more likely to sponsor again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa type is used for sponsored cleaning jobs?
Most sponsored cleaning positions use either H-2B visa temporary work visas for seasonal or peak-demand roles, or EB-3 "Other Workers" green card petitions for permanent positions. H-2B is more common for hotel and resort seasonal cleaning work, while EB-3 is used when the employer is hiring for a permanent, year-round position.
Do I need experience or qualifications for a cleaning job with visa sponsorship?
No formal education or certifications are typically required. Most employers look for physical fitness, reliability, and basic communication skills. Many provide on-the-job training as part of the arrangement. For EB-3 positions, the role must require less than two years of training or experience to fall under the "Other Workers" category.
How much do sponsored cleaning jobs pay in the U.S.?
Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for the occupation and location, which is set by the Department of Labor. For cleaning and janitorial positions, this typically ranges from $13-$20+ per hour depending on the state and metro area. Some employers also include housing assistance, particularly for seasonal H-2B positions at hotels and resorts.
Can a cleaning job lead to a green card?
Yes, if the employer sponsors you through the EB-3 "Other Workers" pathway. This process leads directly to permanent residence, though it typically takes 3-5+ years. H-2B positions alone do not lead to a green card, but an employer could separately initiate EB-3 sponsorship for a worker they want to retain permanently.
What's the difference between H-2B and EB-3 for cleaning positions?
H-2B is temporary - you work for a defined period (up to a year, renewable up to 3 years total) and the employer must demonstrate a seasonal or short-term need. EB-3 leads to a green card and permanent residence, but takes significantly longer to process. The choice depends on whether the position is seasonal or permanent.
How to find Cleaning jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find cleaning jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus on commercial cleaning companies, hospitality chains, healthcare facilities, and property management firms that commonly sponsor TSS visas (subclass 482) and ENS visas (subclass 186) for cleaning roles. These industries frequently need reliable cleaning staff and offer pathways to permanent residency.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Cleaning jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage", the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level. For example, a cleaning in Texas will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search Page.