Housekeeping Supervisor - West Palm Beach

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

The supervisor oversees the environmental operation directly responsible for promoting a clean and efficient process for the assigned account.  Acts as a direct liaison between the client and staff.  

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Directly responsible to ensure the clients requests are assigned to personnel and completed in a timely manner daily
• Supervises work activities of cleaning personnel to ensure a clean environment
• Assigns workers their duties, and inspects work for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness
• Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.  Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Plans work schedule for major tasks.
• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies. 
• Issues supplies and equipment to workers. 
• Investigates complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment, and takes corrective action.
• Conducts in-service training of assigned employees to explain company policies, housekeeping work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.
• Attends training seminars to perfect housekeeping techniques and procedures, and enhance supervisory skills.
• Records data concerning work assignments, personnel actions, and time cards, and prepares periodic reports.
• Attends periodic staff meetings with other department heads to discuss company policies and patrons' complaints, and to make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.  
•   Knowledge of telephone protocol.  Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills. 
•   Ability to develop field procedures
•   Ability to prepare and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•   Minimum of at least 2 years previous supervisory experience 
•   Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
•   Valid Florida Driver's license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

•   This position demands good physical and mental health
•   The housekeeper supervisor will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push,   pull and work a flexible schedule.
•   Must be able to move continuously during work hours
•   Must be able to lift and/or carry 30 to 45 pounds