Housekeeping Supervisor

Carlow University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Fitness center access

Wellness program

Job summary

Carlow University invites applications for a full-time Housekeeping Supervisor in Pittsburgh, PA. The supervisor oversees Housekeeper 1–3 staff, assigns duties, inspects work, and handles inventory, supplies, and training.

Responsibilities include scheduling, SOP development with Facilities Management, event coordination, and ensuring safety and sanitation compliance across campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years of experience as Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Preferred knowledge of supervising in a union environment.
• Excellent organizational and team management skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and University Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the housekeeping staff.
• Consult, supervise, and work with staff to improve housekeeping services.
• Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies with the Facilities Management team.
• Perform daily housekeeping inspections on all housekeeping staff to verify duties.
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies; coordinate events for housekeeping.

Skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Carlow University invites applications for a full-time Housekeeping Supervisor.

The Housekeeping Supervisor supervises the work activities of Housekeeper 1, 2, and 3 staff to ensure a clean, orderly, and attractive atmosphere throughout the University. The Housekeeping Supervisor assigns duties, inspects work, investigates complaints regarding housekeeping services and equipment, and takes corrective action.

The Housekeeping Supervisor purchases housekeeping supplies and equipment, takes inventories as needed, and trains new employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the housekeeping staff.
• Consult, supervise, and work with staff to improve housekeeping services.
• Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies with the Facilities Management team.
• Perform daily housekeeping inspections on all housekeeping staff to verify they are completing their daily job responsibilities.
• Assist the assigned Housekeeper 3 in charge of inventory to order supplies needed and ensure that the inventory being kept onsite is sufficient.
• Manage all campus events for housekeeping, including:
  • Create and maintain the events schedule for setups and teardowns.
  • Assign Housekeepers to perform setups and teardowns for each event.
  • Assign and close out all event and general housekeeping work orders to staff.
  • Attend the Events Committee weekly meeting.
• Work with the Facilities Management team in creating a capital budget for housekeeping equipment.
• Oversee critical housekeeping initiatives during certain University closures.
• Assist the cost center owner in creating an operating budget for housekeeping supplies and/or other needs.
• Train Housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks for Housekeeper 3.
• Respond to customer complaints and special requests.
• Participate in large cleaning projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas.
• Work with Facilities Management and Residence Life to coordinate, schedule, and manage all dorm room cleans.
• Schedule and manage all floor care projects and associated floor care maintenance.
• Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of work experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Preferred knowledge of supervising in a union environment.
• Excellent organizational and team management skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and University Holidays.

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities

Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.