Cleaning supervisor

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 5 years or more

or equivalent experience

Work setting

Office building

Cleaning service company

Residential

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

Maintain financial records

Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs

Assist cleaners in performing duties

Co-ordinate work activities with other departments

Establish work schedules

Supervision

1 to 2 people

3-4 people

5-10 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Repetitive tasks

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you have experience working in this field?

Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Do you live near the job location?

Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Evening

Morning

Employment terms options

Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities