Housekeeping Shift Lead — Training & Operations

Meredith College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Meredith College in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant Housekeeping Shift Supervisor to lead the second-shift team, coordinate daily cleaning operations, and assist the Housekeeping Shift Supervisor with training and quality inspections.

You will ensure facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming, support event scheduling, and maintain supplies and equipment while upholding safety standards. This essential role may require overtime or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of custodial methods and cleaning standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate employees.
• Ability to organize work assignments and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to inspect work for quality.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to resolve routine workplace issues.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating daily work assignments and building coverage.
• Assign and prioritize routine and special project work.
• Monitor completion of assigned work and adjust assignments as operational needs change.
• Perform quality inspections of completed work.
• Assist with event support and project scheduling.
• Ensure custodial supplies and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to housekeeping staff.
• Train new employees in cleaning procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Demonstrate proper custodial methods and departmental standards.
• Assist with onboarding new employees.
• Promote teamwork and positive employee relations.
• Communicate departmental expectations and operational updates.
• Perform all duties of a Housekeeper II as operational needs require.
• Assist with specialized floor care and project work.
• Respond to customer requests and building concerns.
• Monitor compliance with departmental procedures and safety regulations.
• Report equipment issues and facility deficiencies.
• Assist with incident documentation.
• Support emergency response and inclement weather operations.
• Assist the Shift Supervisor with attendance monitoring, supply inventories, work orders, and operational documentation.
• Provide input regarding employee performance and training needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Training staff

Supervision

Custodial methods

Safety practices

Communication

Job description

Meredith College in Raleigh, NC seeks an Assistant Housekeeping Shift Supervisor to lead the second-shift team, coordinate daily cleaning operations, and assist the Housekeeping Shift Supervisor with training and quality inspections.

You will ensure facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming, support event scheduling, and maintain supplies and equipment while upholding safety standards. This essential role may require overtime or weekend work.