First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers

Pay

Getting in

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training

None

Prior experience

Less than 5 years

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What the work is like

Core tasks

• 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.
• Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
• Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
• Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
• Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.

Also called: Building Services Supervisor · Buildings and Grounds Supervisor · Custodian Supervisor · Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS) · Executive Housekeeper · Housekeeping Supervisor · Janitorial Supervisor · Laundry Supervisor

Outlook and AI

First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers held 265,200 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 273,600 by 2035 (+3%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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