First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

38 alternate job titles:

Building Cleaning Supervisor Building Services Supervisor Building Superintendent Building Supervisor Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Butler Cleaning Staff Supervisor Cleaning Supervisor Custodial Supervisor Custodian Supervisor Environmental Services Custodial Manager Environmental Services Department Manager Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS) Executive Housekeeper Home Restoration Service Supervisor Hotel Cleaning Supervisor Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor Hotel Room Service Supervisor House Cleaner Supervisor House Superintendent Housekeeper Supervisor Housekeeping Inspector Housekeeping Manager Housekeeping Supervisor Janitor Supervisor Janitorial Manager Janitorial Services Supervisor Janitorial Supervisor Laundry Supervisor Linen Room Supervisor Linen Supervisor Maid Supervisor Maintenance Superintendent Maintenance Supervisor Motel Cleaning Supervisor Motel Room Service Supervisor Private Residence Household Manager Sanitation Supervisor
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Salary Information

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers: $47,520 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Supervise maintenance workers. Management
Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities. Management
Inspect work to ensure standards are met. General
Plan employee work schedules. General
Clean facilities or sites. General
Investigate work related complaints to determine corrective actions. General
Select equipment, materials, or supplies for cleaning or maintenance activities. General
Instruct staff in work policies or procedures. General
Distribute supplies to workers. General
Determine resource needs. General
Inventory materials or equipment. General
Establish work standards. General
Arrange maintenance activities. General
Recommend changes or corrective procedures. General
Recommend organizational process or policy changes. General
Document work hours or activities. General
Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs. General
Remove snow. General
Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition. Development
Evaluate current or prospective maintenance employees. Analysis
Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Facebook Web page creation and editing software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Project Project management software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    SAP software Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Computerized bed control system software Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
    Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Facilities management software
    Email software Electronic mail software
    Help desk software Helpdesk or call center software
    Inventory tracking software Inventory management software
    Operating system software Operating system software
    Word processing software Word processing software
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    Facility use software Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Building Operator Building Operators Certification Not Available
      Certified Environmental Services Specialist International Executive Housekeeping Association Not Available
      Certified Executive Services Executive International Executive Housekeeping Association Not Available
      Certified Hospitality Department Trainer American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute Not Available
      Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute Not Available
      Certified Laundry and Linen Manager Association for Linen Management Not Available
      Environmental Sustainability Professional International Executive Housekeeping Association Not Available
      LEED AP Operations + Maintenance Green Business Certification Inc. Not Available
      Master Certified Environmental Services Executive International Executive Housekeeping Association Not Available
      Master Registered Environmental Services Executive International Executive Housekeeping Association Not Available
      Mold Awareness Specialist National Registry of Environmental Professionals Not Available
      Registered Environmental Services Executive International Executive Housekeeping Association Not Available
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