Janitorial Supervisor

Cushman & Wakefield; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Janitorial Supervisor in Medford, MA to lead cleaning staff across interior and exterior facilities, ensure quality standards, and manage supplies and safety compliance. The role requires coordinating shifts, reporting on operations, and supporting staffing decisions.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to train and guide teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Assist in management of site account.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and assign cleaning staff in daily interior cleaning.
• Inspect areas, issue supplies, and manage inventory.
• Assist with screening, hiring, training, evaluations, and promotions.
• Prepare reports on occupancy, hours worked, staff assignments and department expenses.
• Supervise exterior cleaning, snow removal, and basic maintenance as needed.
• Perform other duties including gardening, inventory control, and tenant moves.
• Respond to spills and safety issues promptly and notify management.
• Ensure safe operation of cleaning equipment and PPE usage.
• Maintain SDS records and safety training for staff.

Job description

Job Title

Janitorial Supervisor

Work Schedule

Saturday & Sunday - 7:00am-3:30pm

Tuesday & Thursday - 7:00am-12:00pm

Job Description

• Supervise, schedule and assign the cleaning staff in the daily interior cleaning of the building, which includes emptying waste receptacles, debris and trash removal, vacuuming/shampooing floors and carpets, dusting and cleaning furniture, cleaning and restocking restrooms, washing walls, polishing, mopping floors, cleaning up spills, placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, cleaning windows and window coverings, etc., in accordance with established procedures
• Assign tasks and inspect building areas to see that work has been done properly, issue supplies and equipment, and conduct inventory of materials to ensure that an adequate amount of supplies are always present
• May conduct or assist with the screening and hiring of job applicants, training new and experienced employees, conducting performance reviews, and making recommendations to management on promotions, transfers, or dismissals
• May be required to prepare and present reports concerning the occupancy of rooms, hours worked, staff assignments, tasks/duties performed and department expenses
• May be required to supervise and assist with the performance and scheduling of exterior building and premises cleaning, snow removal, and basic maintenance, including exterior walls and windows, parking lots and structures, walk ways/paths, gardens and lawns, pools/spas, curbs/gutters, exterior hallways and stairwells, etc.
• May supervise or perform other assigned duties (depending on the building, facility, and client needs), including gardening and lawn care, cleaning/ maintaining outdoor furnishings, assisting with inventory control and supply ordering, snow removal, and assisting with tenant moves
• Promptly respond to and notify management of spills and emergency situations, need for major and minor building/facility repairs, lights that are out or broken, broken equipment and fixtures, damaged structures, ruptured pipes/plumbing, problems with heating/cooling and ventilation, and any other observable safety issues/concerns
• Ensure the proper and safely operation (including training) of cleaning equipment, snow removal equipment, tools, devices, chemical/cleaning agents including mops, vacuums, electric polishing machines, power tools and equipment, and special cleaning solutions in order to efficiently perform the duties and to avoid harming floors, fixtures, individuals, building staff, and the environment
• Organize and maintain all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) for cleaning products, solvents and materials as required. Ensure staff has been trained appropriately and understands the Hazard Communication Program and utilizes the appropriate Safety Gear. (Eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, aprons, etc.) Dispose of cleaning agents and chemicals in an environmentally friendly way, in accordance with the SDS and governing bodies

Minimum Qualifications

One to three years of supervisory experience, and up-to-date knowledge of cleaning practices/procedures.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the management of the site account. Specific responsibilities include: work-scheduling of all shift personnel, establishing work standards in conjunction with the Manager, conducting site evaluations/audits, overall inventory/equipment usage, budget control, employee evaluations, trouble-shooting/problem solving, orientation/safety training personnel, customer relations, payroll (time sheets, check distribution) and special project work as requested.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Motivated individual and proactive
• Background check required
• Ability to work Holidays or weekends: For operational needs.
• Experience with floor machines.
• Ability to lift up to 50lb if needed.

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Compensation

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $22.95 - $27.00

EEO

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

ADA Accommodation

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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