First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,450 - 65,320; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisor to oversee cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, and offices. This role involves planning work schedules, managing staff recruitment, and ensuring high standards of cleaning. Ideal candidates will possess strong supervisory skills and a knowledge of cleaning processes. The position offers a salary range between $25,450 and $65,320 annually, reflecting a positive outlook for career growth in this field in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in housekeeping or janitorial services.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with cleaning processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
• Screen job applicants and hire new employees.
• Select suitable cleaning materials for various surfaces.

Skills

Management of Personnel Resources

Monitoring

Time Management

Speaking

Social Perceptiveness

Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Office

Data entry software

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisor

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
• Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.
• Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action.
• Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.

Key Skills

• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• Email software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Inventory tracking software
• Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Help desk software
• Computerized bed control system software

Salary Range

Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors make between $25,450 and $65,320 a year.

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 243,500 jobs for Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors in 2016. New jobs are projected to grow at 9.9% through 2026, indicating a positive outlook for the profession.