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Cleaning supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work site environment

  • Wet/damp
  • Odours
  • Dusty

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
  • Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
  • Establish work schedules

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Reliability