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Cleaning supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

  • Retail business

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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
  • Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
  • Establish work schedules
  • Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

  • Cleaning

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits