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Housekeeping Supervisor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Carlow University invites applications for a full-time Housekeeping Supervisor.
The Housekeeping Supervisor supervises the work activities of Housekeeper 1 2 and 3 staff to ensure a clean orderly and attractive atmosphere throughout the University. The Housekeeping Supervisor assigns duties inspects work investigates complaints regarding housekeeping services and equipment and takes corrective action.
The Housekeeping Supervisor purchases housekeeping supplies and equipment takes inventories as needed and trains new employees.
Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Supervisor will:
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the housekeeping staff.
- Consult supervise and work with staff to improve housekeeping services.
- Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies with the Facilities Management team.
- Perform daily housekeeping inspections on all housekeeping staff to verify they are completing their daily job responsibilities.
- Assist the assigned Housekeeper 3 in charge of inventory to order supplies needed and ensure that the inventory being kept onsite is sufficient.
- Manage all campus events for housekeeping including:
- Create and maintain the events schedule for setups and teardowns.
- Assign Housekeepers to perform setups and teardowns for each event.
- Assign and close out all event and general housekeeping work orders to staff.
- Attend the Events Committee weekly meeting.
- Work with the Facilities Management team in creating a capital budget for housekeeping equipment.
- Oversee critical housekeeping initiatives during certain University closures.
- Assist the cost center owner in creating an operating budget for housekeeping supplies and/or other needs.
- Train Housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks for Housekeeper 3.
- Respond to customer complaints and special requests.
- Participate in large cleaning projects as required.
- Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas.
- Work with Facilities Management and Residence Life to coordinate schedule and manage all dorm room cleans.
- Schedule and manage all floor care projects and associated floor care maintenance.
- Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Carlow University seeks an individual with the following qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Two or more years of work experience as a Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Preferred knowledge of supervising in a union environment.
- Excellent organizational and team management skills.
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings weekends and University Holidays.
Carlow University is Devoted to....
- A culture of integrity dignity and respect for all
- A strong commitment to social justice
- Ethical forward-thinking leadership
- Comprehensive medical dental vision life & disability benefits package
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary use of Carlows fitness center and amenities
Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlows commitment to equity inclusion and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow Universitys Catholic Mercy mission and values through their teaching scholarship and service.
Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor the sick and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning scholarship research and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
Required Experience:
Manager
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