SUMMARY:
Supervisor
POSITION INFO:
As a Nightshift Cleaning Supervisor you will be responsible for:
- The supervision of all cleaning staff focussing on their performance in terms of standards of cleanliness and their behaviour whilst on duty
- Ensuring that a first-class cleaning service is delivered to all areas of the building.
- Reviewing work schedules
- Ordering of cleaning materials
- Monitoring of all cleaning activities
- Ensuring all staff are aware of the Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Completion and submission of Timesheets and Kronos Reports on site
Commercial Cleaner Duties and Responsibilities
A commercial cleaner’s exact responsibilities will differ depending on a facility’s size and structure, but some core tasks are almost always associated with the job.
Clean
As you might expect, cleaning-related tasks are at the heart of this position. Sweeping, buffing, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash cans, polishing woodwork, wiping down tables, scrubbing toilets, and washing windows are some of the basic jobs commercial cleaners perform regularly.
Sanitize
Keeping places as sanitary as possible is another concern. To this end, commercial cleaners often use disinfectants and similar chemicals to prevent the spread of germs. This type of cleaning is common when buildings are relatively empty so as not to subject others to bothersome smells.
Restock Supplies
Ensuring that areas such as bathrooms and kitchens contain a sufficient supply of paper products is a common part of upkeep. Commercial cleaners also need to watch the inventory of supplies they need to perform their job and reorder as necessary.
Follow a Checklist
Team leaders receive instructions from employers or clients and create checklists for their staff. Schedules of what needs to be done and when maximizes efficiency and job performance. For example, the bathrooms at a shopping centre may require attendance every hour, whereas the entrance lobby may only require upkeep every two hours.
Note Problems
As they perform their routine, commercial cleaners are in a good position to spot things their clients may want to look into, such as a fraying carpet, a wobbly table, or a running toilet. Commercial cleaners note these potential problems either verbally or by writing them down on their turned-in checklist.
Handle Unexpected Problems
Situations sometimes arise that require extra effort or skill. For instance, clients may call in commercial cleaners to get a stain out of a carpet before it sets, clean up a facility after a large event, or get a bathroom back into shape after a pipe leaks.
Successful commercial cleaners take pride in their work. They see their efforts as important to the clients they serve. It helps to have a strong stomach – being around trash, bathrooms, and the like is often unpleasant. Other important skills for aspiring commercial cleaners to possess include:
- Trustworthiness – with access to many rooms, stores, desks, and the like (and often at times when others aren’t around), commercial cleaners must be honest.
- Attention to detail – fully examining what you’re doing ensures spots aren’t missed and every area receives proper treatment.
- Teamwork – tasks are sometimes performed with others, so good collaboration builds morale and boosts productivity.
- Time management – commercial cleaners must maintain an awareness of what needs to be done and when.
- Ability to take direction – listening to instructions from a manager or client and following them to a tee is important to meet expectations.
- Physical stamina – cleaning involves bending, lifting, and spending long periods of time on one’s feet, stamina, fitness, and a good pair of shoes aid in job performance.
- Industry knowledge – commercial cleaners need to know how to use mops, brooms, floor buffers, and other tools; they also must choose the appropriate cleaning product for the situation and take safety into account, such as wearing gloves around chemicals or cracking a window for ventilation.
