cleaning and maintenance supervisor

Government of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee cleaning staff in various settings, ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage budgets and schedules effectively. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, making it essential for candidates to be reliable and client-focused.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train cleaning staff.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Inspect sites to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Office building
• Commercial facility
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Hire and train or arrange for training of cleaning staff
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
• Maintain financial records
• Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs
• Assist cleaners in performing duties
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Light duty cleaners

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability