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What is a janitorial services supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a janitorial services supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $14.61 an hour? That's $30,383 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 85,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreJanitorial Services SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.4

Avg. Salary $30,383

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.7

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.07%

Asian 3.38%

Black or African American 10.46%

Hispanic or Latino 18.87%

Unknown 5.56%

White 60.66%

Gender

female 49.20%

male 50.80%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Janitorial services supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a janitorial services supervisor

  1. Explore janitorial services supervisor education requirements

    Most common janitorial services supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    52.9 %

    Diploma

    17.2 %

    Associate

    12.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific janitorial services supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Janitorial Services29.60%
    Cleanliness25.59%
    Light Bulbs4.36%
    Bathroom Fixtures4.05%
    Commercial Cleaning3.97%
  3. Complete relevant janitorial services supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New janitorial services supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a janitorial services supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real janitorial services supervisor resumes.
  4. Research janitorial services supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Operate floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, wet-vacs, extractors and floor scrubbers.
    • Assist lawn care manager by mowing lawns, weeding, planting, and clean up.
    • Maintain cleanliness of medical equipment and office
    • Maintain cleanliness and security of several state operate facilities alone after business hours.
  5. Apply for janitorial services supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a janitorial services supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average janitorial services supervisor salary

The average janitorial services supervisor salary in the United States is $30,383 per year or $15 per hour. Janitorial services supervisor salaries range between $24,000 and $37,000 per year.

Average janitorial services supervisor salary
$30,383 Yearly
$14.61 hourly

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Janitorial services supervisor reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2023
Cons

Cleaning really sucks also not very good pay

Pros

You get a job which gets you money


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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2023
Cons

Emconsideration in the positive environment in which I've tried to creat.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros

Carpet shampoo ceramic vaffinh

Cons

People irresponsible to true the personal use every where


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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