Cleaning Supervisor – Vern Riffe Center

About the role

Are you an experienced cleaning professional who takes pride in high-quality work? Do you enjoy leading a team, staying organized, and making sure a facility is clean, safe, and welcoming? Join our team as a Cleaning Supervisor at the Vern Riffe Center in Columbus, OH. ARC Voyagers is a mission‑driven nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Central Ohio, offering person‑centered services and a belief in the power of possibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team by providing direction, support, and encouragement to cleaning staff.
• Set the standard for quality by monitoring cleaning areas, completing quality assurance reviews, and ensuring contract standards are consistently met.
• Keep operations running smoothly by creating monthly staffing schedules and assigning daily cleaning responsibilities based on customer needs and contract requirements.
• Train for success by teaching staff proper cleaning procedures, chemical handling, equipment use, and workplace safety practices.
• Maintain a safe environment by ensuring cleaning procedures and workplace practices follow applicable safety requirements, laws, and regulations.
• Stay prepared and organized by monitoring cleaning supply inventory and submitting requests to ensure your team has the materials needed to do their jobs effectively.
• Be a hands‑on leader by providing cleaning coverage and completing cleaning tasks when needed to meet contract obligations.
• Communicate effectively by working closely with the Contract Site Supervisor to address cleaning concerns, staffing needs, and building‑related issues.
• Support team accountability by monitoring attendance, performance, and adherence to ARC Voyagers policies and procedures.
• Represent ARC Voyagers with professionalism by providing courteous and respectful service to employees, clients, and visitors.
• Make a difference through your leadership by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment while supporting a team that takes pride in the work they do.

Requirements

• 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license and ability to meet ARC Voyagers' insurability standards.
• At least one year of experience in commercial cleaning or janitorial services.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with varying levels of experience and skill.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Preferred qualifications: previous supervisory or team leadership experience in commercial cleaning; bachelor's degree; industry‑recognized cleaning certification such as ISSA Certified Cleaning Technician (