First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers

Also Called: Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS), Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,060

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers do

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

  • Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
  • Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
  • Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality

Training Program Areas:

Hotel & Lodging • OCT-Only Hospitality

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Floor polishers
  • Laundry type washing machines
  • Carpet cleaning equipment
  • Floor washing machine
  • Masks or accessories

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Time Management

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 43% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 19% Some college, no degree
  • 14% Associate's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Lodging Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Leadership
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers across the country typically make.

$15.90 / hour
$33,060 /year

Entry Level

$22.43 / hour
$46,650 /year

Median Level

$34.55 / hour
$71,870 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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