Housekeeping Supervisor

CP01 University System of New Hampshire; United States; On-site; USD 24,204 - 39,895; Full time

Job summary

CP01 University System of New Hampshire is looking for a Housekeeping Services Supervisor to oversee the cleanliness of residential hall areas and manage a team of 10-15 housekeepers. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory and communication skills, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

The position requires the ability to respond to emergencies, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain quality across the facilities. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license for New Hampshire are essential.

Pay ranges from $17.57 to $28.96, with detailed benefits available through Human Resources.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing a team of employees.
• Experience in a college or university environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall cleanliness of assigned residential hall area.
• Conduct general cleaning and floor care.
• Train staff and manage customer relations.
• Assign tasks to employees and perform job reviews.
• Maintain quality assurance.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong supervisory skills

Ability to operate power cleaning equipment

Thorough knowledge of cleaning materials

Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations

Sufficient strength and dexterity

Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment

Ability to read English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Under supervision of the Housekeeping Services Manager, this position is responsible for overall cleanliness of an assigned area of university residential halls and for managing a team of 10-15 full time residential hall housekeepers.

Responsibilities

• Overall cleanliness of assigned residential hall area
• General cleaning and floor care
• Training and customer relations
• Employee task assignment
• Job performance reviews
• Quality assurance
• Participation in after‑hours on‑call rotation and responding to emergency clean‑ups as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Acceptable minimum level of education: high school diploma or equivalent. Acceptable minimum years of experience: 3-5 years.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to supervise large groups of employees
• Ability to operate power cleaning equipment
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning materials, processes, and equipment
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations
• Sufficient strength and dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work
• Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment
• Ability to read English
• Valid driver’s license for the state of New Hampshire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a college or university environment
• Some fluency in Spanish language

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

This is an evergreen posting. We regularly hire for this position throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as opportunities become available.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $17.57 - $28.96. More information on benefits available through Human Resources.

Location: Durham, New Hampshire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.