Janitor Foreman - Austin Industrial - (Artesia, NM)

Ausitn Industrial; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial seeks a Janitor Foreman to supervise and coordinate janitorial teams on construction projects in Artesia, NM. The role requires directing workers, planning work, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety on site.

The position emphasizes planning, scheduling, cost control, and safety leadership. On-site responsibilities include coordinating subcontractors, equipment, and materials while maintaining quality and compliance with project plans and safety rules.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience as a Janitor Foreman.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• On-site work in Artesia, NM.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate janitorial teams on construction sites.
• Plan and direct work, monitor progress, and ensure safety.
• Recruit hourly personnel and manage equipment, materials, and tools.
• Monitor costs, schedules, QA/QC inspections, and log daily activity.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Team coordination

Job description

Janitor Foreman - Austin Industrial - (Artesia, NM)

Job Category : Craft

Requisition Number : JANIT035115

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency.

Janitor Foreman

The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as direction, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates janitors in cleaning building and grounds; performs janitorial duties; and performs related work as requited. They must be able to oversee and direct one or more aspects of the Soft Craft workforce. Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned staff and resolves problems and issues as they arise. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet
• Recruit hourly trade personnel
• Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources
• Logistics planning
• Execute project Work Plans
• Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives
• Training
• Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
• Quality of work

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning

• Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase
• Execute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work Plans
• Execute established procedures for the ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.

Cost Performance

• Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
• Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding
• Execute hourly timecard reporting
• Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day.

Scheduling

• Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule.
• Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work.

Quality Management

• Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standard are not being maintained.

Relationships

• Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere
• Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs
• Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, disciplinary measures, initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
• Supervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules.

Safety

• Conduct Toolbox and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention
• Enforce all safety regulations and company policies and is constantly alert to all safety conditions.

Technical

• Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
• Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner
• Interpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings
• Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman’s Daily Control
• Fill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Experience: 4 years' experience as a Janitor Foreman

Certification/License: A Valid Driver’s License.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish .

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.