Assistant Project Manager USGS

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington in Herndon, Virginia is looking for a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities under contract. This position involves planning and supervising housekeeping staff while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of housekeeping principles, experience supervising teams, and strong communication skills. The role requires a commitment to affirmative action and the ability to develop training programs. Benefits may include participation in the Registered Building Service Manager Certification course.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation methods and housekeeping supplies.
• Ability to supervise unskilled workers effectively.
• Three years of housekeeping experience, including two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises a large group of personnel for cleanliness.
• Trains new employees and determines work assignments.
• Maintains operating records and generates reports.

Skills

Knowledge of sanitation principles

Personnel management

Understanding of safety precautions

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under direction of the Project Manager, this position is responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, orderliness, and general appearance of the building and performs related work as required per site contract. The role must behave in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.

Essential Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Drive For Results
• Time Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and supervises a large group of subordinate personnel engaged in maintaining a single or multiple site building in a clean and orderly condition, considering factors such as traffic, visiting hours, and work to be accomplished.
• Trains new employees.
• Determines work assignments, administers a quality control program.
• Periodically inspects rooms, halls, and other areas.
• Make periodic inventories, compute consumption, estimate needs, and requisition housekeeping supplies.
• Maintain operating records and generate reports.
• Coordinate requirements with various offices, develop and administer training programs.
• Operate housekeeping services within fiscal guidelines and plan for contingencies.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position assists in supervising the project supervisor(s), lead worker(s), and custodians.

Required Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles of sanitation, methods, supplies and materials used in housekeeping including equipment used in cleaning and general housekeeping.
• Good knowledge of principles of personnel management as applied to selection, placement, and supervision of subordinate employees such as maids and janitors.
• Good knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions required in institutional cleaning work.
• Ability to understand English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other departments.
• Ability to supervise a large group of unskilled workers.
• Commitment to a program of affirmative action and equal opportunities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional contacts with contract staff and supervisors, including visitors and customers within the contract site.
• Three years of progressively responsible housekeeping experience, and two recent years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully complete the Registered Building Service Manager Certification course.