Area Supervisor

AK Building Services; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AK Building Services in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to lead a cleaning team across multiple accounts. You will train, schedule, and monitor performance to ensure high standards, manage supplies, budgets, and safety, and communicate with clients.

This role requires strong leadership and bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) for diverse sites. Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in contract cleaning, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning or housekeeping teams.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate diverse staff.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Effective communication with staff and clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office; able to learn new software.
• Ability to manage hourly budgets.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Respond to all accounts within one hour.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of cleaning staff of up to 50 across multiple accounts.
• Plan and allocate daily cleaning schedules, ensuring coverage within budget.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain hygiene and safety standards; document issues.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance and train staff on health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with stakeholders to address special requests or resolve concerns.
• Support hands-on cleaning tasks during peak times or staff shortages.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback to team.
• Ensure timely communication and reporting.

Skills

Cleaning supervision

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Chemicals & safety

Communication

MS Office

Budget management

English & Spanish

Timely responsiveness

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Our Mission

We believe that a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is the foundation for productivity, comfort, and well-being. Our mission is to create spaces where people can thrive—whether that's in an office, a school, a healthcare facility, or a public venue. We take pride in delivering exceptional cleanliness standards while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The Impact You'll Make

As our Cleaning Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind our cleaning team's success. You won't just oversee tasks—you'll inspire your team to take pride in their work, ensure every space meets our high standards, and help create an environment that leaves a lasting positive impression on everyone who walks through the door.

What You'll Do

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of cleaning staff of up to 50 people across multiple accounts to consistently deliver top-quality results.
• Plan and allocate daily cleaning schedules, ensuring all areas are covered efficiently and within budget.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain hygiene and safety standards using the company designated software, addressing any issues promptly and ensuring proper documentation of the issues.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance and train staff on health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, internally and externally, to address special requests or resolve concerns.
• Support hands-on cleaning tasks during peak times or staff shortages.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a cleaning or housekeeping supervisory role, preferably with a previous contract services cleaning organization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both staff and clients.
• A basic understanding of Microsoft Office and an ability to learn new software programs.
• High level exposure to hourly budgets and how to manage them.
• The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• All assigned accounts must be responded to within one (1) hour of assignment to ensure timely and effective service

Why You'll Love It Here

• A supportive team culture where your leadership is valued and recognized.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in leadership and safety.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to high-quality cleaning tools and resources to make your job easier.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to a healthier, more welcoming environment.

Must have Reliable Transportation

Valid Driver's License

Pass a Background Check

Bilingual