Janitorial Supervisor

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

9 paid holidays

Personal days

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Job summary

Allied Universal Janitorial Services is seeking a Janitorial Supervisor for the Millard area. The role directs janitorial staff, ensures service quality, and liaises with customer representatives to meet specifications. The position is based in Chicago, with weekly pay at $24.20 per hour.

Schedule typically runs Monday to Friday, 5:00pm–2:00am. Full-time employment with benefits is offered, including SEIU Local 1 health coverage, holidays, personal days, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years janitorial experience, leadership preferred.
• Minimum 6 months with Allied Universal Janitorial Services, Millard Group, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Delegate workload of janitorial staff.
• Perform quality assurance checks per contract.
• Answer calls from security or mall management for emergencies.
• Ensure janitor closets are cleaned and stocked.
• Oversee setup of tables, chairs, stages, and retail units.
• Inform maintenance of deficiencies; supervise safety training.
• Perform payroll duties as needed; coach and mentor staff.
• Contribute to staff selection and placement; provide feedback.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Stress management

Coaching/mentoring

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Decision making

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Janitorial Supervisor

Job Locations: US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID: 2026-1675743

# of People Needed: 2

Category (Portal Searching): Janitorial

Business Unit: AUJS

Overview

Company Overview: Join Allied Universal Facility Management and Janitorial Services! We're committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where innovation meets excellence. We offer steady, reliable work in janitorial management, full-time and part-time janitorial roles, maintenance, landscaping, and metal restoration. If you want to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career, we have opportunities for you. Join us and grow with a leader in the industry!

Job Description

Allied Universal Janitorial Services, an Allied Universal Company, is hiring a Janitorial Supervisor (Millard). The Janitorial Supervisor will direct and delegate the workload of janitorial staff and oversee quality of work performed. This role will liaise with customer representatives and ensure the highest level of service is provided to agreed specifications.

Weekly Pay

Wage is $24.20 / hour

Paid on the job training

Loyola University Lakeshore Campus is hiring for a Full Time Supervisor

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 2:00am

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delegate workload of janitorial staff members
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure work is completed in accordance with our customer contract
• Answer calls from security or mall management for emergency cleaning
• Ensure janitor closets are cleaned and stocked
• Oversee table, chair, stage, retail merchandising unit set-ups as required
• Inform maintenance department and supervisor of any maintenance deficiencies
• Conduct safety training; coach and mentor janitorial team members
• Perform payroll duties, as needed
• Make productivity recommendations to leadership staff
• Participate in selection and placement of janitorial team members
• Provide team feedback and provide guidance for improvement
• On occasion, may be required to perform janitorial duties to supplement staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Minimum of two (2) years of janitorial work experience, preferably in a leadership role
  • Minimum of six (6) months of janitorial work experience employed by Allied Universal Janitorial Services, Millard Group, or other Allied Universal business
• Ability to troubleshoot, manage stressful situations
• Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy; coaching, mentoring
• Write informatively, clearly, and accurately
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to self-initiate work; proactive
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Active listening
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively
• Identify critical issues quickly and accurately

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior supervisory experience in the janitorial or housekeeping industry
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits for Full Time Employees from SEIU Local 1
• Nine paid holidays annually
• 5 Personal Days
• Enrollment in our SEIU Local 1 401 (k) plan
• Vacation time offered 1 year, 40 hours, 2 years, 80 hours, 10 years, 120 hours and 25 years, 160. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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