JOB TITLE: Janitorial/Sanitation Supervisor

LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

PAY RATE: COE- $23.00 PH

JOB DESCRIPTION

Building Services of America (BSA) is seeking a dependable and experienced Janitorial/Sanitation Supervisor to oversee daily cleaning and sanitation operations within an industrial or manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for supervising sanitation staff, ensuring established cleaning standards are consistently met, and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary working environment.

The Janitorial/Sanitation Supervisor will coordinate daily assignments, monitor employee performance, conduct sanitation inspections, maintain supply inventory, and ensure compliance with facility procedures and applicable safety and sanitation requirements. The ideal candidate has prior industrial sanitation experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Supervision: Direct and oversee daily activities of janitorial and sanitation employees, assign cleaning duties, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate coverage of designated areas.
• Training and Development: Train employees on proper cleaning techniques, sanitation procedures, chemical handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), and applicable safety protocols.
• Quality Control and Inspections: Conduct routine inspections to verify that cleaning and sanitation tasks are completed accurately and consistently. Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective action is taken promptly.
• Sanitation Compliance: Ensure employees follow established sanitation procedures and applicable facility requirements to minimize contamination risks and maintain a hygienic working environment.
• Production Coordination: Coordinate sanitation schedules with production and maintenance teams to ensure cleaning activities are completed efficiently without unnecessarily disrupting operations.
• Safety and Chemical Handling: Monitor compliance with safety procedures, proper chemical use and storage, PPE requirements, and applicable workplace safety standards. Ensure employees follow established procedures for handling cleaning agents and waste materials.
• Waste Management: Oversee the proper collection, sorting, and disposal of general, recyclable, and designated regulated waste in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements.
• Supply and Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, sanitizing agents, and PPE. Submit supply requests as needed and ensure materials are stored safely and appropriately.
• Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained appropriately and report equipment malfunctions, facility concerns, or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Employee Accountability: Communicate performance expectations, address sanitation deficiencies, document recurring issues, and escalate employee performance or attendance concerns to management as appropriate.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain accurate cleaning schedules, inspection records, supply logs, and other required sanitation documentation.
• Facility Cleanliness: Ensure offices, restrooms, common areas, production support areas, and other assigned spaces are cleaned and maintained according to established standards.
• Communication and Reporting: Provide updates to management regarding sanitation performance, staffing concerns, supply needs, safety issues, and opportunities for operational improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in janitorial, industrial cleaning, or sanitation operations, preferably within a manufacturing or production facility.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safe handling practices.
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, PPE, and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train, direct, and motivate employees while maintaining accountability for performance and work quality.
• Ability to identify sanitation deficiencies and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Basic recordkeeping and inventory management skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work the scheduled Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift consistently.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in an industrial or manufacturing environment and comply with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to perform facility inspections and provide hands-on assistance with sanitation duties when necessary.
• Willingness to follow company policies, facility procedures, and management directives.
• Ability to accommodate occasional schedule adjustments when operationally necessary, with advance notice when feasible.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 days

Benefit eligibility is subject to the applicable plan terms and company policies.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

EXTERNALLY POSTED POSITION.

Experience

Required

• 1 - 2 years: Knowledge of sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals, and workplace safety standards.
• 1 - 2 years: Prior supervisory or team leadership.
• 1 - 2 years: Janitor Supervisor experience in a warehouse/production facility
• 1 - 2 years: Sanitation Supervisor in a food or beverage production facility.

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