Supervisor Janitorial - Macys State Street, Chicago

Blue Chip Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Janitorial Supervisor for their Chicago location. The supervisor will lead cleaning staff, ensure safety compliance, and maintain a motivated work environment. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of commercial cleaning practices and strong organizational skills to oversee daily operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations in a commercial cleaning program.
• Ability to supervise lower-level staff and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily work of cleaning staff.
• Plan and review daily staff work schedules.
• Ensure proper use and compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

Supervisor Janitorial - Macy's State Street, Chicago

N State St, Chicago, IL, USA

Job Description

Posted Date: Friday, May 30, 2025, at 4:00 AM

Primary Purpose

To lead, oversee, and review the daily work of staff responsible for providing cleaning services for assigned buildings/facilities to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to the area of responsibility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure proper orientation of new employees and awareness of performance requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review daily staff work.
• Establish schedules, work goals, and methods for cleaning services; identify resource needs; review with management; allocate resources accordingly, utilizing staff input.
• Maintain a motivational and supportive work environment.
• Support customer service goals.
• Use Q.A. Program to measure personnel performance.
• Use Blue Chips’ training and safety information to ensure employee safety and compliance through ongoing training.
• Communicate with management to coordinate tasks and gather feedback.
• Develop urgency and follow-through for customer service issues.
• Follow up on routine and non-routine requests.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning products and equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Account or Operations Manager, including floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, extraction, bonneting, auto scrubbing, and buffing floors.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operations and activities of a commercial cleaning program.
• Methods, procedures, materials, and equipment used in commercial cleaning.
• Use of toxic and non-toxic chemicals (per MSDS sheets).

Ability to:

• Supervise, organize, and review work of lower-level staff.
• Operate powered and non-powered janitorial equipment.
• Make minor repairs to cleaning equipment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, customers, and the public.
• Make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others.

Maintain physical condition suitable for duties, including walking, standing, sitting for extended periods, and operating equipment.