Working Supervisor - Cobb County

Owens Realty Services; Marietta (GA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Realty Services in Marietta, GA is seeking a supervisory janitorial lead to oversee custodial teams across client sites. The role involves directing staff, inspecting work, and ensuring safety and cleanliness to contract standards.

Responsibilities include training staff on cleaning procedures, maintaining equipment, reporting incidents, and coordinating with building representatives. Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable traveling to libraries in Cobb County; bilingual

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise custodial staff and ensure contract standards.
• Ability to train staff on cleaning procedures and safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Scope of Work and procedures.
• English proficiency required; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct custodial personnel to meet quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and provide corrective actions.
• Train staff on SDS, safety, and proper cleaning techniques.
• Maintain equipment, PPE, and supplies; report needs to manager.
• Coordinate with Building Representatives and client to improve service.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety & SDS training

Communication

Documentation & reporting

Tools

Cleaning equipment

PPE & safety procedures

Job description

Pay Rate: $17.00 an hour.

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 4 pm to 11:30 pm.

Must possess a valid driver's license, as the position requires driving to and from various libraries in the Cobb County area.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish.

SUMMARY:

This position will perform supervisory janitorial work. This will include supervising, directing, and participating (as dictated by account) in the work of subordinate custodial personnel. (Per industry standards, approximately 4,500 - 5,000 sq ft will need to be cleaned within 1 hour - this will vary by location)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Custodial Services Department.
• Shall be responsible to the Building Representative for the component performance for all Custodial work.
• Covers shifts and performs general custodian duties when there are staffing shortages.
• Makes sufficient daily routine inspections as deemed necessary and appropriate to ensure that the work is performed as specified and takes immediate corrective action as may be required to fully comply.
• Provides professional training to the custodial staff to direct their cleaning activities which include but are not limited to SDS of all products and all known hazardous substances present in the Janitors closets or storage areas in the building.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and standards of work.
• Provides leadership and guidance to custodial staff by properly training them on the above.
• Maintains proficiency in all techniques and equipment used by the custodial staff.
• Makes recommendations to the manager for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety or to reduce costs.
• On an-on-going basis, provides appropriate technical and chemical training to all janitorial staff.
• Investigates, documents, and reports all unusual occurrences to the manager.
• Ensures that all equipment is tested regularly.
• Maintains good working relationship with the client and building occupants and other departments.
• Works with Owens Management support staff and the client on a daily basis to review custodial performance and discuss ways to improve levels of service when necessary.
• Reports to work on time and dressed in company uniform to also include employee badge and black slip resistant safety shoes and also ensures that staff is dressed in the proper uniform attire.
• Issues verbal corrective action notices and recommends progressive disciplinary action to the Manager.
• Inspects building and grounds to ensure clean and safe conditions.
• Evaluates the need for minor equipment repairs and makes recommendations to Manager.
• Completes weekly inspections and identifies and reports safety hazards to Manager.
• Follows safety procedures which include the correct use of PPE and other safety requirements (i.e., bloodborne pathogens) based on the job. Responsible for cleaning all bio-waste using these procedures and follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques and trains staff on these procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Works a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensures that custodial closets remain locked at all times and keys are properly signed in and out and are always left at the job site.
• Ensures that at the end of the shift equipment must be left clean and ready to use, including cleaning materials.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have knowledge of proper cleaning or polishing agents to use on various types of surfaces, including metals, woodwork floors and floor coverings.
• Knowledge of Safety Ordinance and Regulations.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment. Be able to instruct others in their uses.
• Ability to understand documents such a Scope of Work and Procedure Manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or on diagram forms.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and group situations to customers.
• Must be able to speak, write and read English.