Supervisor

ABM Industries Inc

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Aviation Industry, Budget Management, Clean Technologies, Coaching, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, E Programming Language, Educational Administration, Employee Retention, English Language, Facilities Engineering, High School Diploma, Homeland Security, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Military, Military Industry, Multilingual, OSHA, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Order Supplies, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Real Estate, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, School Buildings, Service Delivery, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Training Program, United States Military, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
12 days ago

The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day custodial and facility support operations within an educational environment. This role ensures service delivery meets ABM standards, client expectations, and safety requirements while driving team performance, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.

ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.

ABM directs all applicants to apply at www.abm.com/careers. ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now.

For more information, visit www.abm.com

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in custodial, facilities, or service-related industry
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends if required
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar systems)

Preferred

  • Experience in an educational or large campus environment
  • Knowledge of custodial equipment, floor care, and cleaning chemicals
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
  • Experience with safety programs and compliance standards
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Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40-50 pounds
  • Capability to perform and demonstrate custodial tasks as needed
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying environmental conditions
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Work Environment

  • School buildings, classrooms, offices, and common areas
  • May include multiple locations within a district or campus
  • Requires interaction with students, teachers, and staff in a professional manner
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Key Competencies

  • Leadership & accountability
  • Customer focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management & organization
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Success Measures

  • Achievement of quality inspection scores
  • Client satisfaction and retention
  • Employee engagement and retention
  • Safety compliance and incident reduction

Operations & Service Delivery

  • Supervise daily custodial operations across assigned school buildings or campus facilities
  • Ensure all cleaning services are completed according to established schedules, scope of work, and quality standards
  • Conduct routine inspections to verify cleanliness, safety, and compliance with client expectations
  • Respond promptly to service requests, emergencies, and client concerns
  • Coordinate special projects such as floor care, deep cleaning, and seasonal work

Team Leadership

  • Direct, coach, and support frontline custodial staff
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of team members
  • Monitor employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and corrective action when needed
  • Develop and maintain staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage
  • Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment

Client Relations

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for school administrators and client representatives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Address and resolve client concerns in a professional and timely manner
  • Participate in regular client meetings and provide service updates

Quality & Compliance

  • Enforce safety policies, OSHA standards, and ABM procedures
  • Ensure proper use of chemicals, equipment, and PPE
  • Maintain compliance with school district policies and regulations
  • Support quality assurance programs and continuous improvement efforts

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records including attendance, payroll, and scheduling
  • Manage inventory of supplies and order materials as needed
  • Prepare reports on operations, inspections, and performance metrics
  • Assist in budget tracking and cost control initiatives

Operations & Service Delivery

  • Supervise daily custodial operations across assigned school buildings or campus facilities
  • Ensure all cleaning services are completed according to established schedules, scope of work, and quality standards
  • Conduct routine inspections to verify cleanliness, safety, and compliance with client expectations
  • Respond promptly to service requests, emergencies, and client concerns
  • Coordinate special projects such as floor care, deep cleaning, and seasonal work

Team Leadership

  • Direct, coach, and support frontline custodial staff
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of team members
  • Monitor employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and corrective action when needed
  • Develop and maintain staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage
  • Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment

Client Relations

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for school administrators and client representatives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Address and resolve client concerns in a professional and timely manner
  • Participate in regular client meetings and provide service updates

Quality & Compliance

  • Enforce safety policies, OSHA standards, and ABM procedures
  • Ensure proper use of chemicals, equipment, and PPE
  • Maintain compliance with school district policies and regulations
  • Support quality assurance programs and continuous improvement efforts

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records including attendance, payroll, and scheduling
  • Manage inventory of supplies and order materials as needed
  • Prepare reports on operations, inspections, and performance metrics
  • Assist in budget tracking and cost control initiatives

About the Company

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ABM Industries Inc

ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.

We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.

Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.

Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.

With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.

With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.

ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1909
WEBSITE
http://www.abm.com/