Janitorial Supervisor

Didlake; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Janitorial Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness at a prominent facility. This role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities. Join a mission-driven organization that values teamwork and professionalism, while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Ability to interact and train maintenance staff with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate cleaning staff to ensure quality work.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient operations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Cleaning Equipment

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma / GED

Tools

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Working location : Joint Expeditionary Base / Little Creek

The Janitorial Supervisor is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of workers engaged in cleaning and maintaining site premises by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff.

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.
• Resolves workers' problems or consults with superiors.
• Assures adequate staffing by monitoring and addressing tardiness and attendance of staff. Reviews requests for leave and makes recommendations to Assistant Project Manager or 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; modeling dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and professional personal appearance.
• This position requires a specialty in floor care knowledge, for hard surface, resilient flooring and the ability to supervise floor equipment operators, and the knowledge and understanding of that equipment in a commercial and / or federal space.
• 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.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by Didlake Policy.
• 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

Requirements

Education :

• Diploma / GED and 1 year of supervisory experience required.

Skills and Abilities :

• Possess the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate credential / background check as required by the contract.
• Must have a valid and insurable driver's license.
• Familiarity with the safe operation and use of industrial cleaning products and equipment.
• 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 also project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.