cleaning supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Dirty

Work setting

• Office building
• Hotel, motel, resort
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Residential
• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Hire and train or arrange for training of cleaning staff
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Prepare budget and cost estimates
• Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
• Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs
• Assist cleaners in performing duties
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability