Janitorial Site Supervisor

The Budd Group•Lynchburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitorial Shift Supervisor leads and coordinates janitorial operations at assigned facilities, ensuring buildings are cleaned according to contract specifications, safety standards, and company policies. The role supervises staff, assigns work, trains employees, maintains equipment and supplies, inspects completed work, communicates with customers about service quality, and performs cleaning tasks when needed. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required to travel between job sites and locations as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; must be able to travel between multiple job sites and locations as needed throughout the workday.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to learn basic cleaning principles and techniques.
Ability to perceive identification numbers marked on material and read and understand numbers and volumes.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with arms and hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally talk or hear and to lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise hourly general cleaners assigned to the worksite.
Execute and assign daily work schedules, cleaning zones, and project tasks.
Train new employees on cleaning procedures, chemicals, equipment use, personal protective equipment, and site protocols.
Reinforce safety expectations and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company procedures, and customer guidelines.
Regularly inspect completed work for compliance with company cleaning standards and the site scope.
Maintain cleaning checklists and inspection logs, and follow up with employees when deficiencies are observed.
Coordinate and oversee specialized cleaning projects, including floor care, carpet extraction, and window cleaning.
Communicate professionally with management, staff, clients, facility contacts, and contractors about cleaning needs, concerns, and scheduling.
Assist the Operations/Account Manager in resolving concerns or complaints promptly.
Maintain inventory and request cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment repairs.
Ensure proper storage, dilution, and labeling of cleaning chemicals.
Complete required paperwork, logs, and reporting in a timely manner.
Delegate and direct daily work, train new and existing staff, and monitor adherence to policies and safety procedures.
Approve and submit time worked.
Promptly notify the Operations/Account Manager of performance and attendance issues.
Lead team meetings and safety huddles.
Perform cleaning tasks when needed.