Janitorial Supervisor

Didlake; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Didlake is seeking a Janitorial Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations and maintain standards at its facilities. This role involves direct management of cleaning staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' supervisory experience in custodial services.
• Applicant must pass a security clearance background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct cleaning staff, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment, addressing staff issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial Cleaning Products

Job description

The Janitorial Supervisor is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of works engaged in cleaning and maintaining site premises by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff. This position fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Assures quality by planning, assigning, and directing work assigned to staff; inspects completed work for conformance to standards; appraising, rewarding, and disciplining staff; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintains cleaning supplies and equipment by making requisitions, submitting requests for repairs to the Project manager, issuing supplies and equipment to staff.
• Resolved workers' problems or consults with superiors and HQ if necessary.
• Assures adequate staffing by monitoring and addressing tardiness and attendance of staff. Reviews requests for leave and makes recommendations to the Project manager for approval according to Didlake policy.
• Interacts with Rehabilitation staff to assure individual program plans are followed and appropriate accommodations are made for disabled staff.
• Provides leadership to staff by fostering teamwork while balancing team and individual responsibilities; giving feedback to nurture a positive team spirit and quality performance; and modeling dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and professional personal appearance.
• Assures appropriate conduct and decorum as dictated by Didlake policy and procedures.
• Assists in interviewing potential employees and makes recommendations for hiring.
• Assures safety of employees by monitoring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation
• Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma and/or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience in custodial services in a supervisory capacity.
• Applicant must undergo a background investigation which includes a Child Care National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (CNACI), a required investigation for all employees working in a Department of Defense Child Development Center. Periodic reinvestigations will be a part of the contract.
• Familiarity with the safe operation and use of industrial cleaning products and equipment
• Must possess the ability to pass a security clearance background check.
• Must possess strong communication skills including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; to write routine reports and correspondence, and to present information to groups of employees.
• Ability to interact, train and resolve the personnel issues of maintenance staff with assorted disabilities.
• Must project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.
• Access to the work site for this position may require a valid Real ID as of May 7th, 2025.

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