Campus Housekeeping Supervisor and Operations Lead

University Support Services, LLC; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. George’s University is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager, Housekeeping to support the management, coordination, and supervision of custodial operations across campus facilities.

The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include planning and supervising daily operations, training staff, scheduling, inspections, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required; in Facilities Management or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of housekeeping or custodial experience, with 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role; university/institutional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising daily housekeeping operations across campus facilities.
• Lead, train, and support a team of housekeeping staff; provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Develop work schedules and assign tasks to ensure coverage and efficient workflow.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to ensure cleaning standards and safety protocols are met.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new custodial staff.
• Maintain records of attendance, training, inspections, and supply usage.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; coordinate purchasing and vendor relations.
• Respond to service requests and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure adherence to university policies and OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Housing, Events, etc. for special projects and events.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Housekeeping Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

OSHA safety standards

Microsoft Office

Facilities management software

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

Work order software

Facilities management software

Job description

St. George’s University is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager, Housekeeping to support the management, coordination, and supervision of custodial operations across campus facilities.

The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include planning and supervising daily operations, training staff, scheduling, inspections, and maintaining records.