How to hire a janitorial services supervisor

How to hire a janitorial services supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step janitorial services supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a janitorial services supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new janitorial services supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a janitorial services supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect janitorial services supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of janitorial services supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Janitorial Services Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Janitorial Services Supervisor		$11-17
   Lead Custodian	A Lead Custodian supervises the custodian division to maintain cleanliness in the office, building, and property at a given time, typically in the morning and evening. They are the ones in charge of performing minor maintenance, furniture, and other office equipment... Show more	$11-21
   Custodian	A custodian, also referred to as janitor, is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and helping protect all facilities. Custodians make sure everything is clean, neat, in order, and free from clutter and safe... Show more	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Janitorial Services
   • Cleanliness
   • Light Bulbs
   • Bathroom Fixtures
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Clean Windows
   • Office Buildings
   • Clean Environment
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Mop Floors
   • Service Restrooms
   • Glass Partitions
   • Soapy Water
   • Squeegees

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   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.
   • Perform emergencies work requests, schedule and unschedule maintenance program, emergencies and coordinate special projects as directed.
   • Maintain knowledge of MSDS information as per OSHA regulations.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the janitorial services supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A janitorial services supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a janitorial services supervisor in North Carolina may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level janitorial services supervisor. Additionally, a janitorial services supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average janitorial services supervisor salary

   $14.61hourly

   $30,383 yearly

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   Entry-level janitorial services supervisor salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average janitorial services supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$37,542	$18
   2	New York	$32,126	$15
   3	New Jersey	$32,118	$15
   4	Virginia	$31,948	$15
   5	District of Columbia	$31,024	$15
   6	Maryland	$30,736	$15
   7	Illinois	$29,796	$14
   8	Minnesota	$29,635	$14
   9	Pennsylvania	$28,641	$14
   10	Texas	$28,458	$14
   11	Arizona	$27,766	$13
   12	Ohio	$26,551	$13
   13	Missouri	$26,381	$13
   14	Indiana	$25,632	$12
   15	Wisconsin	$25,143	$12
   16	Kansas	$24,461	$12
   17	Georgia	$23,115	$11
   18	Tennessee	$22,415	$11
   19	Florida	$22,414	$11

   Average janitorial services supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Johnson Controls	$38,123	$18.33	3
   2	The Washington Post	$37,599	$18.08
   3	Velociti	$31,895	$15.33
   4	Horizon Services	$31,143	$14.97
   5	Covenant Health System	$30,400	$14.62
   6	Sanford Health	$29,970	$14.41	14
   7	Sodexo Management, Inc.	$29,663	$14.26	128
   8	Mag-Lite	$29,614	$14.24
   9	Unifi Manufacturing	$29,569	$14.22	1
   10	Relay Resources	$29,528	$14.20
   11	Continental Pools	$29,421	$14.14
   12	NANA	$29,386	$14.13	15
   13	FullBeauty Brands	$29,378	$14.12
   14	HGreg.com	$29,363	$14.12
   15	CovenantHealth	$29,328	$14.10
   16	JLL	$29,253	$14.06	5
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$29,243	$14.06
   18	IH Services	$29,183	$14.03
   19	G&K Services	$29,170	$14.02
   20	Kimco Facility Services	$29,164	$14.02

4. Writing a janitorial services supervisor job description

   A job description for a janitorial services supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a janitorial services supervisor job description:

   Janitorial services supervisor job description example

   Under the direction of the Building Services Supervisor, serves as Building Services Associate for the Community Association at Sun City Huntley Responsibilities include performing custodial and room meeting set-up duties, and will require first and second shift rotation to include some weekends and holidays in order to meet the expectation of the building services department. Work effectively to keep the facilities clean and functioning properly. Perform light maintenance duties as requested. Ensure that all support and service is conducted and fulfilled within the goals and objectives of the building services department to include requests made through the facilities department.
   
   · Responsible for the set-up and breakdown of daily events for CAM and other sponsored functions, as well as provides custodial services for the Prairie Lodge Recreation Center, Fountain View Center, Meadow View Lodge and other facilities, including activity rooms, ballroom, lounges, restrooms, pools and possible other facilities.
   
   · Provide teamwork to other Building Services Associates regarding cleaning services and building area coverage and setup duties as assigned, while maintaining a positive attitude.
   
   · Assist as needed to ensure all functions and events have the proper coverage needed to handle all the necessary duties; flexible to cover Associates time off as needed.
   
   · Provide communication to the Building Services Supervisor and the Facilities Manager regarding building concerns and/or issues pertaining to cleaning or scheduled functions.
   
   · Custodial tasks include, but are not limited to cleaning floors (vinyl, carpet and wood), windows, lavatories, shower/locker facilities, windows; emptying trash; dusting furniture. In outdoor areas, tasks include emptying of trash receptacles, cleaning of water fountains, and cleaning of outdoor furniture.
   · Perform minor maintenance tasks as needed. · Performs other duties or special projects as assigned. · Set up AV equipment as needed. Experience/Education: + High school graduate or its equivalency preferred + Basic computer skills required + Prior Janitorial/Custodial Experience + Must have a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle and be insurable if necessary Special Requirements/Knowledge/Training: + Accountable for the required building service duties including staff and resident safety · Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes, delays and staff re-assignments. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns that can affect the entire team and residents. · Must be able to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision · Must be able to interact with all types of individuals from various backgrounds · Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment that may be stressful due to adversarial situations. · Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning various surfaces and operation of cleaning tools and machines for cleaning surfaces + Capable of working extended hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. · Physical ability to remain on foot throughout shifts and exert sufficient force to move objects horizontally and vertically in most cases using upper extremities, lower extremities and back muscles. Objects can weigh up to 50 lbs. · Position alternates between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoor setting with variable climate and lighting. + Ability to communicate verbally and with the written word in the English language.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right janitorial services supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with janitorial services supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit janitorial services supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your janitorial services supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit janitorial services supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit janitorial services supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new janitorial services supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect janitorial services supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new janitorial services supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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