To work as a janitor and housekeeping supervisor, you must:

Have a high school diploma or GED;

Have work experience; and

Have good interpersonal skills.

Formal training is not required for this occupation.

Usually work a 40-hour week. Schedules are usually regular and established.

Often work evenings and weekends, when buildings are empty.

JANITOR AND HOUSEKEEPER SUPERVISORS will:

Hire, train, and supervise other employees

Have years of work experience

Some still have cleaning duties

Often work evenings and weekends

Are usually promoted to this position

JANITOR AND HOUSEKEEPER SUPERVISORS frequently:

Stand when overseeing workers.

Walk between work sites.

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

It is important that JANITOR AND HOUSEKEEPER SUPERVISORS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

Understand the speech of another person.