Cleaning & Janitorial Supervisor

Location: On site / 92655 Grafenwöhr, Germany
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

Austability GmbH | Logistics Support Services (LSS) Bavaria

Employer / Program Austability GmbH | Logistics Support Services (LSS) Bavaria

Employment / Schedule Full-time | 6 days/week | 48 hours/week | 208 contracted hours/month

Hourly / Monthly Gross €17.70 per hour | €3,681.60 gross per 208-hour month

Annual Base / Bonus Opportunity €44,179.20 annual base | up to €3,000 additional annual performance bonus

Potential Total Annual Gross Up to €47,179.20, subject to performance bonus terms

Team / Reporting Supervises approximately 6 cleaners | Reports to Site Manager

Lead a Team. Maintain Standards. Support Critical Operations.

Austability GmbH is seeking an experienced Cleaning & Janitorial Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations across U.S. military training facilities in Grafenwöhr and Hohenfels.

This is a hands‑on supervisory role responsible for leading a team of approximately six cleaning staff, coordinating daily work schedules, ensuring high hygiene standards, and maintaining efficient operations in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable managing people, using Microsoft Office, and supporting cleaning activities alongside the team when required.

• Lead, train, motivate, and supervise a team of approximately six cleaners.
• Prepare and manage daily and weekly work schedules using Microsoft Excel.
• Allocate resources and staffing to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, labor utilization, and work quality.
• Participate in routine and deep‑cleaning activities as required.
• Ensure all facilities meet contractual cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Conduct inspections and maintain accurate records of completed work.
• Identify and address quality issues, rework requirements, and performance concerns.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and operational documentation using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Liaise with site management regarding operational performance and facility requirements.

• Minimum 8 years' experience in commercial cleaning, sanitation, facilities services, or janitorial operations.
• Previous experience leading cleaning teams and managing employee schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Valid driving licence recognised in Germany.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to U.S. military installations.
• Eligible to work and reside in Germany.
• Willingness to live within approximately one hour driving distance of Grafenwöhr and travel to Hohenfels when required.
• Ability to provide two recent employer reference letters.

• Working knowledge of German.
• Previous experience working on military facilities or government service contracts.
• Experience measuring team performance against productivity and cleanliness targets.
• Former service in the U.S. Armed Forces or German Bundeswehr.

• Cleaning productivity and output
• Labor utilization and workforce planning
• Cleaning quality and inspection results
• Team attendance and schedule reliability
• Administrative accuracy and reporting standards

Bonus eligibility and payment criteria will be detailed in the formal employment offer and incentive agreement.

• Indoor and outdoor cleaning activities
• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and…