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Janitorial Supervisor
full-time•Norfolk
About this role
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.
Why This Role Matters
The Janitorial Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality, compliant janitorial services while supporting Didlake’s mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This position provides hands-on leadership, ensures safety and quality standards are met, and fosters an inclusive, respectful, and productive work environment.
What You Will Do
- Provide overall direction, coordination, and supervision of janitorial staff engaged in cleaning and maintaining site facilities.
- Plan, assign, and direct work; inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Appraise performance, provide coaching and feedback, and address performance or conduct issues in accordance with Didlake policy.
- Monitor staffing levels, attendance, tardiness, and timecard accuracy.
- Review leave requests and make recommendations to the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.
- Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment by submitting requisitions and repair requests and issuing equipment to staff.
- Ensure safe operation and proper use of cleaning products, tools, and equipment.
- Provide leadership that promotes teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and strong work ethic.
- Supervise and support floor care operations, including hard surface and resilient flooring, and oversee floor equipment operators.
- Interact with Rehabilitation staff to ensure individual program plans are followed and appropriate accommodations are provided.
- Assist with interviewing candidates and make hiring recommendations.
- Complete required paperwork, documentation, and all Didlake-mandated training.
- Ensure staff conduct and decorum align with Didlake policies and procedures.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
- Commitment to safety, quality service, and professional standards.
- Ability to effectively support and supervise employees with disabilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional demeanor and ability to represent Didlake positively to clients and the public.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
- Specialized knowledge of floor care operations in commercial and/or federal environments preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to obtain and maintain required credentials and background checks per contract requirements.
- Valid and insurable driver’s license.
- Knowledge of industrial cleaning products and equipment and their safe operation.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and communicate information clearly to employees.
- Strong interpersonal skills to train, support, and resolve personnel issues.
- Ability to project a positive, professional image at all times.
Why Join Didlake
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Lead with purpose and make a direct impact on employees, teams, and the communities we serve.
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values respect, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Gain opportunities to develop leadership skills within a stable organization serving federal and commercial contracts.
- Join an organization committed to safety, quality service, and employee development.
Benefits
- Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- A 401k-Retirement plan with company match.
- To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.
- A paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.
- A paid sick leave program that begins to accrue upon starting work.
- Paid holidays.
What you'll do
- The Janitorial Supervisor provides overall direction and supervision of janitorial staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. This role also involves appraising performance, monitoring staffing levels, and maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment.
About Didlake, Inc.
Didlake is an internationally accredited nonprofit agency with the mission of creating and promoting opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities. We are committed to eliminating barriers, so everyone can fully participate in all aspects of their community. We provide rehabilitative services including supported employment and day support services for individuals with disabilities living and working in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. In addition to our rehabilitative services, we provide administrative and IT support services, facilities support services, and logistics on nearly 40 contracts serving federal, state, county, and city governments.
Didlake is a leading employer of people with disabilities. Our highly trained employees are committed to delivering the service you deserve. We have earned the trust of hundreds of customers through our dedication to quality management, cost-effective streamlined operations, communication, and training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Janitorial Supervisor do at Didlake, Inc.?
As a Janitorial Supervisor at Didlake, Inc., you will: the Janitorial Supervisor provides overall direction and supervision of janitorial staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. This role also involves appraising performance, monitoring staffing levels, and maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment..
Is the Janitorial Supervisor position at Didlake, Inc. remote?
The Janitorial Supervisor position at Didlake, Inc. is based in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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