Housekeeping Supervisor

Qualifications, skills and expectations:

• Diploma in Housekeeping or a related field.
  
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a similar setting (school, hospital, hotel, or institution).
  
• Demonstrated experience in planning and supervising deep cleaning operations.
  
• Excellent planning, team management and interpersonal skills.
  
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
  
• Proficient in maintaining cleaning checklists, stock tracking, and team scheduling.
  

• Team Supervision & Scheduling
  
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the cleaning team.
  
• Develop and implement weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, including termly and pre-opening sanitation routines.
  
• Adjust cleaning schedules to accommodate school events, emergencies, and weekend functions.
  
• Supervise proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
  
• Deep Cleaning Oversight (Monthly & Termly)
  
• Lead the planning and execution of monthly deep cleaning across all school facilities.
  
• Supervise:
  
• Carpet shampooing and machine floor scrubbing.
  
• High dusting (ceiling corners, fans, vents, and lighting).
  
• Thorough sanitation of lockers, desks, furniture, and shared learning equipment.
  
• Deep disinfection and descaling of toilets, urinals, sinks, and tiles.
  
• Comprehensive indoor and outdoor window washing.
  
• Coordinate deep cleaning activities during holiday breaks and before school reopening.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and checklist sign-off for all deep cleaning tasks.
  
• Hygiene & Quality Control
  
• Conduct daily walk-through inspections and enforce hygiene standards across all areas.
  
• Verify hourly hygiene logs and cleanliness of high-use areas like washrooms, cloakrooms,
  
• and sports facilities.
  
• Identify maintenance needs and liaise with relevant departments for timely resolution.
  
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and submit procurement requests as needed.
  
• Staff Training & Development
  
• Train new cleaners and offer continuous guidance on cleaning techniques, hygiene protocols, and safe chemical use.
  
• Organize briefings on handling sensitive areas like IT rooms, labs, and sports floors.
  
• Champion a culture of professionalism, respect, and safety among the cleaning staff