Role Overview

Launch your career with Cintas in Landover, Maryland, through our premier Management Trainee program. This entry-level opportunity is tailored for ambitious graduates eager to dive into the world of business operations, sales, and leadership. At Cintas, a Fortune 500 powerhouse headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, you'll rotate through key departments including outside sales, production and warehouse management, office management, and service management. Picture yourself shadowing seasoned managers, closing deals with local businesses in Landover and surrounding Maryland areas, optimizing warehouse flows, and streamlining office processes—all while building a foundation for rapid advancement.

Requisition Number: 217846. This full-time, first-shift role in the Rental division demands drive, adaptability, and a passion for uniform and facility services. Cintas equips over one million businesses nationwide with essentials like uniforms, mats, restroom supplies, and safety products, ensuring they're Ready™ for the workday. In Landover, Maryland, you'll contribute to this mission, serving the bustling Washington, D.C. metro region with its mix of government offices, retail hubs, and industrial parks.

Day in the Life

Imagine starting your day at 7 AM in the Landover, Maryland facility, a state-of-the-art hub buzzing with activity. Your morning kicks off with a team huddle in the production area, where you learn garment processing techniques, from sorting soiled uniforms to quality-checking cleaned items ready for delivery. By 9 AM, you're out on the road in a company vehicle—DOT-compliant and over 10,000 lbs—visiting clients in nearby Hyattsville or Bowie, pitching restroom supply upgrades or first aid kit replenishments.

Lunch brings you back for data dives: analyzing sales metrics from the morning's calls, identifying upsell opportunities for a local restaurant chain. Afternoon shifts to warehouse ops, where you optimize inventory routes, ensuring mats and mops dispatch efficiently. Evenings might involve office management shadowing, handling route scheduling or customer invoicing. Weekly rotations expose you to service management, resolving escalations like a delayed uniform delivery to a Prince George's County hospital. End your day at an executive seminar, networking with Cintas leaders from across the United States. This dynamic rhythm in Landover builds versatile skills, prepping you for your first managerial role within 18-24 months.

Why Landover, Maryland

Landover, Maryland, pulses with opportunity just 10 miles from Washington, D.C. Home to the FedExField stadium and FedExForum, this Prince George's County gem blends suburban charm with urban access. Public transit via the Green Line connects you seamlessly to D.C.'s monuments and nightlife, while proximity to Andrews Air Force Base offers stability. The area's diverse economy—government contractors, logistics firms, healthcare giants like MedStar Health—means endless clients for Cintas services. Affordable housing in nearby Glenn Dale or Largo, top-rated schools, and parks like Patuxent Research Refuge make Landover ideal for young professionals starting out. With median home prices 20% below D.C., your $67,000 salary stretches far, funding weekend explorations to Annapolis or Chesapeake Bay beaches.

Cintas' Landover location thrives amid this vibrancy, serving FedEx, local manufacturers, and retail strips along Brightseat Road. Relocation willingness opens doors to nearby branches in Baltimore or Alexandria, Virginia, amplifying your regional impact.

Career Growth

Cintas invests heavily in Management Trainees. 80% graduate to roles like Route Service Manager or Production Supervisor within two years. Success stories abound: alumni now helm multi-million-dollar districts from Ohio to Texas. Access divisional summits in Cincinnati, Ohio, and executive mentorship accelerates your trajectory. Preferred backgrounds—business majors, campus leaders, sales interns—position you for swift promotions. Willingness to relocate regionally unlocks Division Manager or VP paths. In Landover, Maryland, you'll network with D.C.-area executives, gaining visibility in a high-growth market.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn $67,000 base salary, competitive for Maryland's market, with performance incentives boosting take-home. Cintas' benefits shine: four medical plans (one free), dental/vision below national averages. Enjoy 401(k) matching, profit sharing, ESOP equity. Company-paid disability, life, AD&D insurance. Generous PTO, holidays, plus tuition reimbursement for advancing your degree. Skills training—from sales bootcamps to leadership academies—fuels growth.

Culture

Cintas fosters a family-like atmosphere in Landover, Maryland. Weekly team events, like Nationals games or crab feasts, build bonds. Inclusive, equal-opportunity ethos celebrates diversity reflective of the D.C. metro. Emphasis on work-life balance: flexible hours post-training, community involvement via Cintas Foundation charity drives. High-energy yet supportive, with managers mentoring like big siblings. Nasdaq-traded (CTAS), we're stable yet innovative, prioritizing employee success.

How to Apply

Ready to Get Ready™ with Cintas? Submit your resume online for Requisition 217846. Ensure DOT readiness: active license, 21+, medical cert, employment docs. Highlight internships, leadership. Interviews in Landover include ride-alongs and manager panels. Open five+ days—apply now!

FAQ

What degree is required? Bachelor's or within six months.

DOT requirements? License, 21+, medical cert, docs.

Relocation? Willingness regionally.

Salary growth? Rapid with promotions.