Field Supervisor (Janitorial Services)

LOT Commercial Property Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health resources

Job summary

Lot Commercial Property Services seeks an experienced Field Supervisor (Janitorial) in San Diego. The role focuses on maintaining service quality, supervising janitorial staff, and ensuring safety and compliance across assigned properties.

You will train staff, perform quality inspections, manage schedules, and liaise with clients, tenants, and vendors to uphold high standards of cleanliness and reliability. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience supervising housekeeping/janitorial staff.
• Fully bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
• Valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Understanding of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Motivation to perform well when working alone.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Professional, polished demeanor with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use various devices and computers (phone/tablet/PC).
• English and Spanish oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services meet standards detailed in specifications and contracts.
• Lead and supervise day porters and in-house sweepers; train staff.
• Schedule, hire, and manage day-to-day activities; fill shift vacancies.
• Manage overtime and ensure safe, proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain inventories of cleaning supplies and ensure they are stocked.
• Attend weekly operations meetings and coordinate with clients and vendors.

Skills

Janitorial supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish

CA Driver's License

Safety & compliance

Tools

Smartphone/Tablet/Computer

Job description

San Diego-based commercial property services company seeking an experienced Field Supervisor (Janitorial) to join our growing team.

Job Type: Full-time.

About The Position

• Responsible for our services' quality and ensuring we meet the standards as detailed in our specifications and outlined on our contracts.
• Responsible for our success on each property, acting as a conduit of information regarding general maintenance and liability issues.
• Trains staff to perform duties safely and in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs quality control inspections.
• Performs related work as assigned and assists with the daily cleaning of site or location.
• Assists manager with hiring, scheduling, training, and supervising the day-to-day activities of the Day Porters and in-house sweepers.
• Fills shift/site vacancies at assigned accounts.
• Responsible for managing (minimizing overtime).
• Ensures that equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe, operable/usable condition.
• Maintain inventories of cleaning supplies to ensure adequate and proper supply levels are on hand and accounted for.
• Attends and participates in weekly operations meetings.
• Ensures the proper use and care of assigned and/or issued company vehicles, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs other job-related assignments as required by the client that may be scheduled or unscheduled and may involve duty performance beyond normal shift hours, including requests regarding unlocking of doors, accepting deliveries, tending to tenants' needs, etc.
• Complete other job-related projects and assignments as they arise.
• Engage and work with others professionally and pleasantly.

About You

You’re a hands-on leader who takes pride in a job well done and understands that great service starts with great people. You’re organized, dependable, and comfortable balancing the big picture with the day-to-day details that keep a property running smoothly.

You know how to lead by example—whether that means training and supporting your team, jumping in when a shift needs coverage, performing quality inspections, or helping with the work yourself when needed. You’re comfortable communicating with employees, managers, clients, tenants, and vendors, and you handle those interactions with professionalism and a positive attitude.

You’re also someone who notices the details. You understand the importance of maintaining quality standards, keeping supplies and equipment in order, managing schedules and overtime, and making sure safety procedures are followed.

Most importantly, you’re a team player who is willing to roll up your sleeves, solve problems as they come up, and do what it takes to keep the operation running successfully. If you’re dependable, proactive, people-oriented, and take pride in the quality of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience Required

• 2 + years of hands-on experience supervising housekeeping/janitorial staff.
• Fully Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
• Valid California Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Comprehensive understanding of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Motivation to do a good job when working alone.
• Attention to detail and use of reasonable judgment.
• A polished, professional, put-together demeanor.
• Ability to use technological devices and computers (i.e., smartphone, tablet, computer)
• Oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands And Requirements

• Regularly drive a car for long periods. Ability to physically show employees how to complete the essential functions of their job.

About Us

At Lot Commercial Property Services, we are a trusted leader in commercial property maintenance, partnering with some of the industry's most respected property owners and managers. For nearly 40 years, we’ve built a strong reputation by delivering reliable maintenance services to shopping centers, office buildings, and other commercial buildings.

Our mission is to be the best place to work, where team members are empowered, supported, and given opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About Benefits And Compensation

Our employees enjoy robust benefits including a generous company contribution to medical coverage and a 401k match. Additional benefits include dental, vision, accident coverage, and employer-sponsored mental health and wellness resources.

This position pays between $70,500 and $74,500 depending on experience.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical endurance test relevant to the job requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer D/F/M/V.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form i-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary Description

70,500 - 74,500 per year