Cleaning supervisors – NOC : 6315

Unit Group

6315 Cleaning supervisors

Cleaning supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Light Duty Cleaners (6731), Specialized Cleaners (6732), and Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendents (6733). Cleaning supervisors 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.

Example Titles

building cleaning supervisor

carpet cleaning supervisor

cleaning supervisor

head custodian

housekeeping supervisor

window washing supervisor

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Main duties

Cleaning supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise and co-ordinate 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 co-ordinate 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 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.

Classified elsewhere

Building maintenance supervisors (in 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers )
Executive housekeepers (6312)
Specialized cleaners (6732)