First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
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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 |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| 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 |
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 |