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Cleaning supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

  • Cleaning service company

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
  • Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
  • Assist cleaners in performing duties
  • Establish work schedules

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • Light duty cleaners

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Reliability