First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
2. 02Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
3. 03Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
4. 04Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
5. 05Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
6. 06Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
7. 07Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
8. 08Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
9. 09Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
10. 10Issue supplies and equipment to workers.
11. 11Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
12. 12Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading