
Janitorial Supervisor
Didlake, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Duration: Full Time
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 provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with significant disabilities, enabling them to develop work skills and enhance their ability to communicate with customers in a workplace environment. Through this support, individuals advance their knowledge, skills, and interpersonal abilities, opening opportunities for upward mobility within Didlake's organization. The Janitorial Supervisor is also responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of workers engaged in cleaning and maintaining site premises, while establishing and maintaining a positive and constructive environment among all staff members.
What You Will Do
Planning & Coordination
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished
- Inspect completed work for conformance to standards
- Determine supply and equipment needs and submit to Project Manager (PM) for approval
- Identify staff development and training gaps; consult with PM to ensure training is obtained
- Train employees on job-specific tasks
Staff Management & Development
- Address tardiness and attendance in a positive manner and provide recognition when appropriate
- Review leave requests and make recommendations to the PM according to Didlake policy
- Work with Employment Services to ensure program plans are followed and accommodations are made
- Give feedback to encourage quality performance
- Model dependability, strong work ethic, professional appearance, and appropriate conduct
- Interview potential employees and make hiring recommendations
Safety & Equipment
- Ensure employee safety through proper equipment use and adherence to safety policies
- Inspect equipment for cleanliness and repair; tag out and report issues to PM
Communication & Meetings
- Hold regular meetings with employees to review priorities, assignments, and inspection results
- Act as Didlake representative and steward of government resource.
Administrative & Documentation
- Complete required paperwork and documentation
- Complete and maintain all required Didlake training