62024 – Cleaning supervisors

Lead statement

Cleaning supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Light duty cleaners (65.310), Specialized cleaners (65.311), and Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents (73.201).

Main duties

• Supervise and coordinate the work of light duty, industrial or specialized cleaners and janitors
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure established safety and cleanliness standards are met
• Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment
• Hire and train cleaning staff
• Prepare work schedule and coordinate activities with those of other departments
• Prepare budget, estimate costs and keep financial records
• Receive payment for specialized cleaning jobs
• May perform certain cleaning duties.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Previous experience in a particular area of cleaning is usually required.
• Previous supervisory experience may be required.

Example job titles

building cleaning and maintenance supervisor · building cleaning supervisor · carwash supervisor · carpet cleaning supervisor · cleaning and maintenance supervisor · cleaning supervisor · head custodian - cleaning services · head janitor · head custodian · head caretaker · cleaner supervisor · custodian supervisor - cleaning services · janitor supervisor · housekeeping room attendant supervisor · chambermaid supervisor · housekeeping supervisor · industrial plant cleaning supervisor · head cleaner · window washing supervisor · window washer supervisor · head cleaning man/woman

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.