Housekeeping Supervisor

Curtin University Malaysia; Miri; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical support

Dental

Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance

Training

Job summary

Curtin University Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee daily operations across campus, student accommodations, and common areas, ensuring the highest cleanliness and safety standards.

You will manage staff schedules, supervise shifts, conduct routine inspections, coordinate with maintenance, provide training and performance feedback, and report on housekeeping activities and inventory for continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role in housekeeping.
• Experience in large facilities, university, or hospitality environments.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and safety standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations for campus, student accommodations, and common areas to high standards.
• Manage and schedule housekeeping staff shifts and assignments.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other departments for repairs or special cleaning needs.
• Provide training and performance feedback to housekeeping staff to ensure service excellence.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials; initiate procurement as needed.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines, reporting issues promptly.
• Prepare reports on housekeeping activities and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Flexible hours

Supervisory experience

Job description

We are seeking to hire a detail-oriented Housekeeping Supervisor who will provide support and supervision for daily housekeeping operations. The primary objective of this role is to ensure the campus, student accommodations, and common areas are maintained to the highest standards. This role involves managing and scheduling shifts and assignments for housekeeping staff, as well as conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations, ensuring the campus, student accommodations, and common areas are maintained to high standards.
• Manage and schedule housekeeping staff shifts and assignments.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other departments for repairs or special cleaning needs.
• Provide training and performance feedback to housekeeping staff to ensure service excellence.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials, and initiate procurement as needed.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines, reporting any issues promptly.
• Prepare reports on housekeeping activities and recommend improvements as necessary.

About You:

• We are looking for candidates who have:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role in housekeeping, preferably in a large facility, university, or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage a diverse team.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Housekeeping Supervisor?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Curtin University is a global university with campuses in Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, Singapore and Mauritius, and is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020. Curtin Malaysia is Curtin's largest international campus and global hub in Asia with students from more than 50 countries, offering a unique international and cross-cultural learning experience in Malaysia. Internationally recruited staff from some 15 countries further strengthen our global outlook. When you join Curtin Malaysia, you will become part of a multicultural and inclusive campus that gives its community a sense of belonging and delivers internationally recognised Curtin courses that prepare its students to work in the competitive global market.

Curtin University is a global university with campuses in Australia, Malaysia, Dubai, Singapore and Mauritius, and is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020. Curtin Malaysia is Curtin's largest international campus and global hub in Asia with students from more than 50 countries, offering a unique international and cross-cultural learning experience in Malaysia. Internationally recruited staff from some 15 countries further strengthen our global outlook. When you join Curtin Malaysia, you will become part of a multicultural and inclusive campus that gives its community a sense of belonging and delivers internationally recognised Curtin courses that prepare its students to work in the competitive global market.

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