If you’re looking for a role higher than a janitor in the cleaning or facilities management field, there are several options that involve more responsibility or oversight.

Here are some examples…

Custodial Supervisor/Manager

• Role – Oversees a team of janitors or custodians, ensuring that cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to the required standards. They may handle scheduling, training, and ensuring that supplies and equipment are in good condition.
• Responsibilities – Supervising staff, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and reporting to higher management.

Facilities Manager

• Role – Responsible for maintaining the overall functionality of a building or facility, including not just cleaning but also maintenance, security, and sometimes landscaping.
• Responsibilities – Managing cleaning schedules, overseeing maintenance workers, and ensuring the facility is in top condition. Facilities managers often deal with budgets and vendor relationships.

Building Services Manager

• Role – A more senior position that often involves managing all aspects of building operations, including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs.
• Responsibilities – Overseeing building operations, managing teams of custodians or maintenance staff, budgeting for services, and liaising with contractors and clients.

Environmental Services Manager (common in healthcare settings)

• Role – This position is higher than janitorial work, especially in healthcare or large facilities like hospitals, hotels, or corporate buildings.
• Responsibilities – Overseeing sanitation standards, managing cleaning staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Operations Manager

• Role – Typically oversees the operations of a cleaning or facilities management company, managing both staff and clients.
• Responsibilities – Running day-to-day operations, managing budgets, implementing strategies for efficiency, and supervising various cleaning and maintenance teams.

Chief Engineer (in large commercial buildings)

• Role – Oversees the technical maintenance and management of a building’s infrastructure, which may include HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, as well as cleaning and janitorial services.
• Responsibilities – Supervising maintenance teams, overseeing compliance with regulations, and ensuring the smooth operation of all facility systems.

These roles generally involve a combination of supervisory duties, management of resources or teams, and an increased level of responsibility compared to the janitorial position.