Housekeeping Supervisor II

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Governor Morehead School seeks a Housekeeping Supervisor II to oversee cleaning operations across campus, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role provides leadership to housekeeping staff, assigns tasks, and participates in daily cleaning tasks as needed while maintaining safety standards and coordinating with campus leadership on events and emergencies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required with relevant experience.
• Experience supervising housekeeping staff is preferred.
• Ability to train and evaluate staff and enforce safety standards.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate housekeeping staff.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily housekeeping activities.
• Inspect work areas to ensure cleanliness and quality.
• Perform housekeeping duties during shortages or events as needed.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies safely.
• Maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and policies.
• Assist with special events, campus activities, and emergencies.
• Address concerns and provide excellent customer service to students and staff.
• Prepare reports and communicate needs to management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Planning & organizing

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students, in a unique residential setting. Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students, GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program.

Agency

Gov Morehead Sch for the Blind

Division

Gov Morehead Sch for the Blind

Job Classification Title

Housekeeping Supervisor II (S)

Position Number

60039493

Grade

NC07

Description Of Work

The Governor Morehead School is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor II to oversee and coordinate housekeeping operations across campus. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Job Overview

The Housekeeping Supervisor II serves as a working supervisor, providing leadership and direction to housekeeping staff while actively participating in daily housekeeping operations as needed. The individual in this role assigns, monitors, and inspects work; trains and evaluates staff; ensures compliance with sanitation and safety standards; and assists with cleaning and custodial duties during staffing shortages, emergencies, special events, or other operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate housekeeping staff.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily housekeeping activities.
• Inspect work areas to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and quality standards are maintained.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, restroom sanitation, waste removal, and floor care.
• Operate and ensure proper use of housekeeping equipment and cleaning products.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and applicable policies.
• Assist with setting up and supporting special events, campus activities, and emergency response efforts.
• Address housekeeping concerns and provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and communicate operational needs to management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of housekeeping methods, practices, equipment, materials, and sanitation standards.
• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals and proper safety procedures for their use and storage.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, employee training techniques, and performance management practices.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop housekeeping staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple assignments and projects.
• Ability to inspect work and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, staff, families, and visitors.
• Ability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and respond effectively to operational challenges.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of housekeeping work, including lifting, bending, standing, walking, and operating custodial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work alongside staff and perform the full range of housekeeping duties when necessary.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in the area assigned, including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Salary Grade

NC07

Salary range

(Salary range is $37,377 to $65,408)

Recruitment Range

$44,119 - $48,000