Litter & Debris Supervisor

Professional Facility Services LLC; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Facility Services LLC seeks a Litter Supervisor to lead crews responsible for litter and debris collection across assigned properties, roadways, and lots. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and training.

As a cross-trained field employee, you may assist with landscaping, janitorial, litter/debris pickup, MOT/flagging, and other services as needed. Snow removal is mandatory during winter weather events and requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred; experience in litter removal, grounds maintenance, or janitorial services a plus.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a crew.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including winter weather.
• Valid driver's license required and reliable transportation daily (early work start times).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train and work across all PFS service lines, including mandatory snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of litter removal crews.
• Train new employees on litter collection procedures, safety practices, and equipment use.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Track crew productivity, attendance, and equipment condition; report issues to management.
• Report hazardous conditions, illegal dumping, or safety concerns to management.
• Communicate with Project Manager job site needs and schedule changes.
• Ensure crews follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds-maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with janitorial and interior/exterior cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal (mandatory for all employees) during winter weather events, including shoveling, plowing support, and application of ice-melt products.
• Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging operations as needed.
• Perform other services as needed based on client and business demands.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety practices

Communication

Outdoor work in all weather

Bilingual English/Spanish

Vehicle operation

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Litter Supervisor – Job Description

Position Summary

The Litter & Debris Supervisor leads and coordinates crews responsible for litter and debris collection across assigned properties, roadways, parking lots, and commercial sites. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to PFS quality standards, while training and supervising laborers.

You're being hired as a Litter Supervisor, but PFS is a full-service facility company, and all field employees are cross-trained to support the complete range of services we provide our clients. Depending on season, weather, and daily work orders, you may be assigned to assist with landscaping, janitorial services, litter and debris pickup, Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/flagging, and other services as needed. Snow and ice removal is a mandatory duty for every PFS employee, regardless of primary role, when winter weather events occur.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of litter removal crews.
• Train new employees on litter collection procedures, safety practices, and equipment use.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Track crew productivity, attendance, and equipment condition; report issues to management.
• Report hazardous conditions, illegal dumping, or safety concerns to management.
• Communicate with Project Manager job site needs and schedule changes.
• Ensure crews follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds-maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with janitorial and interior/exterior cleaning duties as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal (mandatory for all employees) during winter weather events, including shoveling, plowing support, and application of ice-melt products.
• Support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and flagging operations as needed.
• Perform other services as needed based on client and business demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred; experience in litter removal, grounds maintenance, or janitorial services a plus.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a crew.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including winter weather.
• Valid driver's license required and a reliable, dependable form of transportation daily (early work start times).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to cross-train and work across all PFS service lines, including mandatory snow removal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including snow and ice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Adaptability to lead crews across landscaping, janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and MOT duties as business needs require.

Schedule & Availability

Hours vary by season and daily work orders and may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends. A reliable, dependable form of transportation is required daily due to early work start times.

Why Work With PFS?

Join a growing, full-service facility company where no two days look the same. As a litter supervisor, you'll gain hands-on experience across landscaping, janitorial, snow removal, litter/debris, and traffic control services - building versatile, in-demand skills while working alongside a dependable team.