Housekeeping Staff Supervisor

Magen David Yeshivah; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on education/

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Tuition reimbursement

School paid lunch

Professional development opportunities

School calendar aligned with Jewish tr

Job summary

Magen David Yeshivah seeks a full-time Housekeeping Staff Supervisor to oversee daily cleaning and maintenance of elementary school facilities. You will supervise staff, coordinate assignments, monitor performance, and ensure cleanliness and safety across all areas.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership abilities, effective communication with school administration, and hands-on work including moving equipment and exterior cleaning as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate staff effectively.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation practices, and safe handling of cleaning products.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with school administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and support housekeeping staff.
• Assign daily cleaning duties and establish work schedules.
• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, productivity, and quality of work.
• Conduct regular inspections and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure staff follow school policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Communicate staffing needs and operational issues to administration.
• Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment.
• Clean windows, gutters, pavement, and exterior surfaces including snow removal.
• Take on other installation, repair, and maintenance duties as needed.
• Follow workplace health and safety rules.
• Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles.
• Coordinate service with customers and handle complaints professionally.
• Manage job details, review daily tasks, and follow up with employees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Safety and sanitation knowledge

Job description

Magen David Yeshivah is looking for a full time Housekeeping Staff Supervisor. Housekeeping Staff Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily cleaning and maintenance of the elementary school facilities to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role supervises housekeeping personnel, coordinates daily assignments, monitors performance, and ensures that all school areas meet established cleanliness and safety standards.

Work schedule will be 3pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm to 8pm on Fridays.

Job responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and support housekeeping and custodial staff.

• Assign daily cleaning duties and establish work schedules to ensure adequate coverage throughout the school.

• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, productivity, and quality of work.

• Conduct regular inspections and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards.

• Ensure staff follow school policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

• Communicate staffing needs, performance concerns, and operational issues to school administration.

• Move heavy furniture, appliances, and equipment

• Clean windows, gutters, pavement, and other exterior surfaces including snow removal.

• Take on other installation, repair, and maintenance duties as needed and legally permitted

• Follow workplace health and safety rules

• Load and unload tools and equipment from work vehicles

• Coordinate service with customers and handle complaints professionally

• Manage job details, review daily tasks, and follow up with employees

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, custodial services, or facilities maintenance.

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate staff effectively.

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation practices, and safe handling of cleaning products.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with school administration and other staff.

• Dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

• Ability to perform the physical tasks associated with inspecting school facilities and assisting with housekeeping duties when necessary.

Working hours:

• This position is an onsite full-time (all year-round)

• Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm–11:00pm and 12pm to 8pm on Friday

• Overtime available but not required

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering:

• A competitive salary will be based on education and experience

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• School paid lunch.

• Continuous school-wide Professional Development

• The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during the summer.

Now is an exciting time to join us!

About the School:

Established in 1946, the mission of Magen David Yeshivah is to ensure and globally support the continuity of Sephardic communities through education. Its vision is to develop a new, globally recognized center of excellence that prepares students to excel academically, graduate college as well as professional graduate schools, and apply their unique talents in the world to create economically independent and personally fulfilling lives