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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$37,541
$50,138
$72,204
Job openings
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407expected 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
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.