cleaning supervisor

Twin Phoenix Building Maintenance; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Paramedical services coverage

Job summary

Twin Phoenix Building Maintenance is seeking a supervisor to lead cleaning teams in commercial facilities, schools, and malls in Surrey. The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience and a secondary school diploma or equivalent.

You will oversee daily cleaning operations, coordinate with other departments, and help manage budgets while ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Relevant education or equivalent experience for a cleaning supervisor role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in supervising a cleaning team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train cleaning staff or arrange training.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Inspect sites to ensure safety and cleanliness standards.
• Prepare budget and cost estimates.
• Arrange for additional services as needed (painting, repairs, furnishings).
• Maintain financial records for cleaning operations.
• Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs.
• Assist cleaners in performing duties.
• Coordinate work with other departments.
• Establish work schedules.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Dependability

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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 site environment

• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty

Work setting

• Cleaning service company
• Commercial facility
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Shopping centre or mall
• Restaurant

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

• Light duty cleaners
• 16-20 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Paramedical services coverage