Occupation information for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers District Of Columbia

description

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

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details

Currently Employed: 1,660

Projected Annual Job Openings: 240

Typical Hourly Wage: $19.26 - $30.13

Typical Annual Salary: $40,050 - $62,680

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Carpet cleaning equipment
  • Floor polishers
  • Floor scrubbers
  • Laundry type washing machines
  • Vacuum cleaners

Technology:
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Electronic mail software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Facilities management software
  • Word processing software