Position title

Cleaning Supervisor

Description

Cleaning supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Light duty cleaners (65310), Specialized cleaners (65311), and Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (73201). They are employed by hospitals and other health care institutions, hotels, motels, schools and other educational institutions, commercial and industrial establishments, home and office cleaning establishments and by various specialized cleaning companies.

Responsibilities

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Cleaning supervisors have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

Supervise and coordinate the work of light duty, industrial or specialized cleaners and janitors
Inspect sites or facilities to ensure established safety and cleanliness standards are met
Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
Hire and train cleaning staff
Prepare work schedule and coordinate activities with those of other departments
Prepare budget, estimate costs and keep financial records
Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs
May perform certain cleaning duties.

Qualifications