Cleaning supervisors

Overview

Cleaning supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Light duty cleaners (65310), Specialized cleaners (65311), and Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (73201). They are employed by hospitals and other health care institutions, hotels, motels, schools and other educational institutions, commercial and industrial establishments, home and office cleaning establishments and by various specialized cleaning companies.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise and coordinate the work of light duty, industrial or specialized cleaners and janitors

  • Inspect sites or facilities to ensure established safety and cleanliness standards are met

  • Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment

  • Hire and train cleaning staff

  • Prepare work schedule and coordinate activities with those of other departments

  • Prepare budget, estimate costs and keep financial records

  • Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs

  • May perform certain cleaning duties.

Job titles

  • building cleaning and maintenance supervisor
  • building cleaning supervisor
  • carpet cleaning supervisor
  • carwash supervisor
  • chambermaid supervisor
  • cleaner supervisor

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

$37,541

Median

$50,138

High

$72,204

Job openings

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British Columbia

407

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.

  • Previous experience in a particular area of cleaning is usually required.

  • Previous supervisory experience may be required.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

No post-secondary education required

No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.

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