Day Shift Housekeeping Supervisor

Go VCE; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of General Services is seeking a Housekeeping Day Supervisor in Richmond. You will assist the Housekeeping Manager, oversee day porters/housekeepers, and ensure staff coverage, safety, and sanitation across state buildings.

Responsibilities include scheduling, event support, timesheet verification, training, and responding to service requests. This is a detail‑oriented, customer‑facing role with occasional after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver's License.
• Experience performing custodial tasks in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain relationships.
• Skilled with industrial cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and chemicals.
• Understanding of safety practices for cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Physical ability to lift, stand, and operate cleaning machinery.
• Basic email, timesheets, and work-order system use.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations and staffing coverage.
• Respond to requests and events, manage schedules.
• Monitor staff performance and document concerns.
• Review safety matters and enforce procedures.
• Verify weekly timesheets and submissions.
• Coordinate with events staff for setups and breakdowns.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Inspect restrooms and other areas for sanitation.
• Provide coverage during shortages and schedule floor care.
• Train new employees on equipment and standards.
• Deliver courteous service to visitors and staff.

Skills

Driver's License

Custodial Experience

Teamwork

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

Cleaning Techniques

Safety Practices

Instruction Following

Communication Skills

Physical Ability

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

OSHA Safety Training

First Aid/CPR

Work-Order Systems

Job description

Virginia Department of General Services is seeking a Housekeeping Day Supervisor in Richmond. You will assist the Housekeeping Manager, oversee day porters/housekeepers, and ensure staff coverage, safety, and sanitation across state buildings.

Responsibilities include scheduling, event support, timesheet verification, training, and responding to service requests. This is a detail‑oriented, customer‑facing role with occasional after-hours work as needed.