Jobs / Physical work / 37-1011.00

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

US jobs
178,760
Median wage
$49,100 a year
Job family
Physical work

Can agents do the work of first-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers?

We read the evidence at the level of the job family, Physical work:

  • Task levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
  • Project levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.

Unexplored territory

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Typical tasks

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  • Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
  • Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
  • Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
  • Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
  • Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
  • Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
  • Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
  • Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
  • Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
  • Issue supplies and equipment to workers.
  • Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
  • Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
Other job titles for this occupation (40)

Building Services Supervisor · Buildings and Grounds Supervisor · Custodian Supervisor · Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS) · Executive Housekeeper · Housekeeping Supervisor · Janitorial Supervisor · Laundry Supervisor · Maintenance Supervisor · Building Cleaning Supervisor · Building Superintendent · Building Supervisor · Butler · Cleaning Staff Supervisor · Cleaning Supervisor · Custodial Supervisor · Environmental Services Custodial Manager · Environmental Services Department Manager · Home Restoration Service Supervisor · Hotel Cleaning Supervisor · Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor · Hotel Room Service Supervisor · House Cleaner Supervisor · House Superintendent · Housekeeper Supervisor · Housekeeping Inspector · Housekeeping Manager · Housekeeping Operations Manager (Housekeeping Ops Manager) · Housekeeping Room Inspector · Janitor Supervisor · Janitorial Manager · Janitorial Services Supervisor · Linen Room Supervisor · Linen Supervisor · Maid Supervisor · Maintenance Superintendent · Motel Cleaning Supervisor · Motel Room Service Supervisor · Private Residence Household Manager · Sanitation Supervisor