Janitorial Field Supervisor
About the job
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role is required.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment is required.
- Ability to train staff, conduct inspections, and ensure safety compliance is required.
- Ability to use smartphones and tablets for scheduling and reporting is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours is required.
- Oversee and support a team of porters and matrons, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and service.
- Assign cleaning tasks and special projects based on operational needs.
- Conduct regular quality control inspections to ensure all work meets company and client standards.
- Train new and current staff members in best cleaning practices and safety protocols.
- Ensure all team members use proper safety equipment and follow established safety procedures.
- Manage inventory by ordering and distributing cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Review and process work tickets for task completion and accountability.
- Perform routine maintenance and checks on general cleaning equipment.
- Supervise and coordinate daily cleaning operations.
- Service existing business operationally and financially, maintain relationships with existing customers, and develop new business where possible.
- Oversee janitorial operations across multiple buildings, ensuring cleaning standards, staff management, and client satisfaction.
- Previous experience in the janitorial field is preferred.
About the company
Harvard Companies runs cleaning, facility maintenance, and security businesses for property owners, institutions, and multi-site customers across the United States. Harvard Maintenance handles janitorial, disinfection, restoration, and specialty cleaning, while Harvard Protection Services supplies security, hospitality, and life-safety staff. Account teams set service standards, train on-site staff, and use inspections, work orders, and performance reviews to measure delivery against agreed service levels at each location. Revenue comes from service contracts and project work across commercial, healthcare, education, life-science, and industrial facilities. Founded in 1961, Harvard Companies is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1961
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Client relationships bring repeat work: Harvard's January 2026 case study describes two renewals and expansion to 1.5 million square feet.
- Cleaners advance into leadership: Harvard describes routes through training, mentoring and both field and corporate roles.
- Language classes fit different shifts: Harvard's April 2026 partnership brought 32BJ English instruction onsite for day and night workers.
What critics are saying
- Tenant use affects staffing budgets: Harvard's June 2026 guide links building occupancy to cleaning scope and labor spending.
- Benefit eligibility varies: Harvard says work status and location determine access to some employee benefits.
- Onboarding requires English: Harvard Protection Services publishes Spanish job descriptions but supplies onboarding documents only in English.
What makes Harvard Companies unique
- Ownership remains with the family: Harvard Maintenance is privately held, unlike publicly traded ABM.
- Supplier certification supports purchasing goals: buyers count up to 100% of Harvard Services Group contract value toward supplier-diversity spending.
- Frontline staff anchor its management model: Harvard's Inverted Pyramid puts their support first.
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