Janitorial Supervisor

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

The Janitorial Supervisor is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of workers engaged in cleaning and maintaining site premises, while establishing and maintaining a positive and constructive environment among all staff members. The Janitorial Supervisor also provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with significant disabilities to develop work skills and enhance communication in a workplace environment.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to ensure all goals or objectives are accomplished.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to standards.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and repair; tags out equipment when necessary and notifies PM of issues.
• Determines materials, supplies, and equipment needs and submits to PM for approval.
• Assures appropriate workplace conduct as dictated by Didlake policies and procedures.
• Acts as Didlake representative and steward of government resources.

• Provides leadership to staff by fostering cooperation and modeling dependability, hard work, strong ethics, and professional appearance.
• Trains employees on job-specific tasks.
• Identifies staff development and training gaps and consults with PM to ensure training is obtained.
• Interviews potential employees and makes recommendations for hire.
• Addresses staff attendance and tardiness in a positive manner and provides recognition when appropriate.
• Reviews leave requests and makes recommendations to the Project Manager per Didlake policy.
• Holds regular meetings with employees on priorities, assigned work, and inspection results.

• Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner, escalating to PM when necessary.
• Works with Employment Services to ensure program plans are followed and appropriate accommodations are made.
• Gives feedback to promote a positive environment and quality performance.
• Completes required paperwork and documentation.

• Ensures safety of employees by monitoring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Utilizes training opportunities to expand professional and technical knowledge.
• Completes and maintains all required Didlake training.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience in custodial services, preferably in a supervisory capacity.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to obtain required background credentials.
• A valid REAL ID is required to enter this worksite.
• Familiarity with the safe operation and use of industrial cleaning products and equipment, including floor equipment.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to read documents, write routine reports and correspondence, act as a point-of-contact for government staff, and present information to employees.
• Must possess computer skills, including Microsoft Office, search engines, smartphones, and phone applications
• Ability to interact effectively and supportively with people with disabilities.
• Project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule to respond to building emergencies during non-working hours.
• Ability to work some weekends to accomplish special projects.