Housekeeping Foreman

The primary purpose of the Housekeeping Foreman classification is to supervise and direct custodial workers in the performance of cleaning activities and custodial functions at county facilities.

• Supervise and direct assigned custodial workers.
• Act on employee problems and review work for completeness.
• Prepare performance evaluations.
• Assist with interviewing applicants.
• Inform supervisor of discipline issues.
• Assist in the implementation of safety practices and training.
• Assist supervisor in the inspection of county facilities to ensure housekeeping activities are performed by contract vendors.
• Fill supply requests and deliver supplies to housekeeping staff.
• Assist in inventory control of supplies and equipment.
• Purchase supplies and materials upon approval.
• Assist in contract compliance for housekeeping.
• Perform various cleaning duties and replenish supplies when and where needed.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED with three (3) years of custodial experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• No special license or certification is required.

• Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employees, to provide instruction to other employees, to maintain department standards, to recommend the discipline of other employees, or to act on employee problems.