Janitor and housekeeper supervisors oversee the work of cleaning staff.

Janitors and housekeepers clean buildings. Janitor and housekeeping supervisors schedule and supervise these workers. They work in buildings such as:

• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Offices
• Schools
• Stores

Supervisors assign duties to janitors and cleaners. They inspect their work to be sure it meets standards of cleanliness. Supervisors take inventory to be sure they have enough supplies. They also issue cleaning supplies and equipment to workers, such as:

• Bucket
• Mop
• Polishing Machine
• Vacuum

Supervisors make sure equipment is in proper working order and may perform maintenance and fix them.

Janitor and housekeeper supervisors interview job applicants and hire new workers. They also recommend that staff be promoted or fired. They train workers and explain policies and work procedures. They show staff how to use and maintain the equipment. They attend staff meetings to discuss policies or customers' complaints.

Supervisors record employee data, such as tasks assigned or hours worked. They prepare reports on payroll and expenses. In addition, some supervisors have cleaning duties.