JOB DESCRIPTION

Housekeeping Supervisor

Organization: Delhi Public School (DPS), Gandhinagar
Department: Administration
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Reporting To: Administration Manager / School Admin Head
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Position Overview

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for ensuring a clean, hygienic, safe, and well-maintained environment throughout the school campus. The position involves supervising housekeeping personnel, monitoring cleaning operations, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring that all school facilities remain presentable and ready for daily academic and administrative activities.

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene while ensuring compliance with school policies, safety procedures, and child-protection guidelines.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Housekeeping Operations

- Supervise and monitor daily housekeeping activities across classrooms, corridors, offices, washrooms, laboratories, libraries, cafeterias, and other common areas.
- Develop and implement daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning schedules.
- Ensure classrooms and learning spaces are clean, hygienic, and ready before the commencement of school activities.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with prescribed cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Ensure timely cleaning and maintenance of the campus during school hours, events, examinations, and other institutional activities.

B. Staff Supervision and Management

- Allocate duties and prepare duty rosters for housekeeping personnel.
- Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, grooming, discipline, and work performance.
- Provide on-the-job training regarding cleaning techniques, hygiene practices, equipment handling, and workplace safety.
- Ensure adequate manpower deployment and arrange replacements in case of absenteeism.
- Promote teamwork, accountability,



and professional conduct among housekeeping staff.

C. Hygiene, Sanitation and Safety

- Maintain high standards of hygiene in washrooms, drinking water areas, and other critical locations.
- Ensure proper waste collection, segregation, and disposal as per school guidelines.
- Ensure safe handling, usage, and storage of cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment.
- Monitor compliance with school safety procedures and child-protection protocols.
- Immediately report any hazardous conditions, hygiene concerns, or safety-related incidents to the concerned authority.

D. Inventory and Resource Management

- Maintain adequate stock of cleaning materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
- Monitor consumption and submit timely requisitions for housekeeping supplies.
- Maintain proper records of inventory, material issuance, and equipment maintenance.
- Ensure optimum utilization of resources and minimize wastage.

E. Coordination and Reporting

- Coordinate with the Administration Department, maintenance team, security personnel, and other departments for smooth campus operations.
- Attend to housekeeping complaints and ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain daily cleaning checklists, inspection records, attendance records, and other relevant documentation.
- Submit regular reports on housekeeping activities, manpower deployment, material requirements, and operational concerns to the reporting authority.

3. Educational Qualification

- Minimum 12th Pass; graduation will be preferred.
- A diploma or certification in housekeeping, hospitality,



or facility management will be an added advantage.

4. Experience

- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in housekeeping supervision.
- Experience in a school, educational institution, hospital, hotel, or large commercial establishment will be preferred.
- Prior experience in supervising housekeeping teams and managing large premises is desirable.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation practices, and housekeeping equipment.
- Ability to prepare duty rosters, inspection checklists, and operational reports.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle complaints, resolve operational issues, and maintain discipline.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, hygienic, and student-friendly environment.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Overall cleanliness and hygiene standards across the school campus.
- Timely completion of daily cleaning schedules and inspection activities.
- Maintenance of washroom hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Housekeeping staff attendance, productivity, and discipline.
- Timely resolution of housekeeping complaints.
- Effective inventory management and control of material wastage.
- Compliance with school safety procedures and child-protection guidelines.

7. General Requirements

The candidate must demonstrate professional conduct, reliability, integrity, and a proactive approach to maintaining the school's cleanliness and hygiene standards. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with the Administration Department and contribute to providing a safe, healthy, and welcoming workplace for students, staff, parents, and visitors.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Housekeeping Supervisor (Adalaj)
🏢 Delhi Public School Gandhinagar
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