Housekeeping Supervisor

Caravan Facilities Management•Kalamazoo, MI

12d•$0 - $21

About The Position

The Housekeeping Supervisor supervises and coordinates employees who clean and maintain commercial and industrial building premises. The role includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. The supervisor also performs or assists with cleaning duties as needed. The work environment includes regular exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold or heat. Noise is usually loud. The job regularly involves standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing. Employees must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Inspect work to ensure it meets specifications and established standards.
Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
Investigate service and equipment complaints and take corrective action.
Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure services are provided efficiently and promptly.
Check equipment to ensure it is in working order.
Instruct staff in work policies and procedures and equipment use and maintenance.
Perform or assist with cleaning duties as needed.
Select suitable cleaning materials for different linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.