Housekeeping Supervisor
2025-06-26T18:01:01+00:00
Strathmore University
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Restaurant & Hospitality
2025-07-01T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Basic job summary:
- The jobholder is responsible for supervising the daily operations of housekeeping staff and ensure that university facilities, including hostels, academic blocks, offices, and common areas—are maintained in a clean, hygienic, and orderly condition. The role supports the delivery of a safe and pleasant environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assign and oversee cleaning tasks across designated university zones.
- Supervise the work of housekeeping staff and ensure timely completion of duties.
- Conduct daily inspections to verify cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
- Standards and Compliance Monitoring
- Ensure adherence to university housekeeping policies, cleanliness standards, and safety regulations.
- Monitor the proper use of cleaning equipment, materials, and protective gear.
- Support the implementation of health, safety, and hygiene practices, especially in shared and hightraffic areas.
- Assist in onboarding and training new housekeeping staff on procedures and quality expectations
- Conduct refresher sessions on hygiene, chemical handling, and safety protocols.
- Promote teamwork and provide performance feedback to junior staff.
- Report damaged facilities, pest issues, or emergencies to the appropriate departments.
- Handle minor complaints related to cleanliness and follow up on resolutions.
- Liaise with students, staff, and supervisors to coordinate special cleaning requests or event preparations.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Diploma in Housekeeping, Hospitality Management, or Facilities Management.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant job experience
Competencies and Attributes
- Team Leadership Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service Skills
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Assign and oversee cleaning tasks across designated university zones. Supervise the work of housekeeping staff and ensure timely completion of duties. Conduct daily inspections to verify cleanliness and report maintenance needs. Standards and Compliance Monitoring Ensure adherence to university housekeeping policies, cleanliness standards, and safety regulations. Monitor the proper use of cleaning equipment, materials, and protective gear. Support the implementation of health, safety, and hygiene practices, especially in shared and hightraffic areas. Assist in onboarding and training new housekeeping staff on procedures and quality expectations Conduct refresher sessions on hygiene, chemical handling, and safety protocols. Promote teamwork and provide performance feedback to junior staff. Report damaged facilities, pest issues, or emergencies to the appropriate departments. Handle minor complaints related to cleanliness and follow up on resolutions. Liaise with students, staff, and supervisors to coordinate special cleaning requests or event preparations.
Team Leadership Skills Attention to detail Customer Service Skills Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Skills
Diploma in Housekeeping, Hospitality Management, or Facilities Management. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant job experience
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Vacancy title:
Housekeeping Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Strathmore University
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 1 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Basic job summary:
- The jobholder is responsible for supervising the daily operations of housekeeping staff and ensure that university facilities, including hostels, academic blocks, offices, and common areas—are maintained in a clean, hygienic, and orderly condition. The role supports the delivery of a safe and pleasant environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assign and oversee cleaning tasks across designated university zones.
- Supervise the work of housekeeping staff and ensure timely completion of duties.
- Conduct daily inspections to verify cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
- Standards and Compliance Monitoring
- Ensure adherence to university housekeeping policies, cleanliness standards, and safety regulations.
- Monitor the proper use of cleaning equipment, materials, and protective gear.
- Support the implementation of health, safety, and hygiene practices, especially in shared and hightraffic areas.
- Assist in onboarding and training new housekeeping staff on procedures and quality expectations
- Conduct refresher sessions on hygiene, chemical handling, and safety protocols.
- Promote teamwork and provide performance feedback to junior staff.
- Report damaged facilities, pest issues, or emergencies to the appropriate departments.
- Handle minor complaints related to cleanliness and follow up on resolutions.
- Liaise with students, staff, and supervisors to coordinate special cleaning requests or event preparations.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Diploma in Housekeeping, Hospitality Management, or Facilities Management.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant job experience
Competencies and Attributes
- Team Leadership Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service Skills
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
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