AGM-Housekeeping

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Housekeeping in an educational institution oversees and manages all housekeeping and sanitation activities across academic blocks, administrative areas, laboratories, hostels/residences, sports facilities, and outdoor spaces. The role ensures a clean, safe, hygienic, and conducive learning environment for students, faculty, and visitors, adhering to institutional safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning operations across classrooms, labs, auditoriums, libraries, offices, corridors, restrooms, hostels, canteens, and outdoor areas.
• Ensure sanitation and hygiene practices comply with safety standards, including infection control in high-density student areas.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain institutional cleanliness benchmarks
• Coordinate with security, maintenance, and administrative departments for smooth functioning of campus operations.
• Oversee waste management systems, including segregation, recycling, and hazardous waste handling (e.g., lab waste).
• Lead a team of housekeeping supervisors, cleaners, janitors, hostel attendants, and support staff.
• Create daily/weekly schedules and ensure adequate staffing across academic and residential areas.
• Provide training on safety protocols, chemical handling, equipment usage, and student-interaction etiquette.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support staff development.
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and upkeep of hostels, student housing, staff residences, and guest houses.
• Manage room readiness for new admissions and visiting faculty.
• Coordinate periodic deep cleaning and pest-control activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, toiletries, and uniforms.
• Monitor consumption, reduce wastage, and maintain cost-effective operations.
• Assist in preparing department budgets, procurement planning, and vendor evaluation.
• Maintain records related to inspections, audits, complaints, stock, and compliance.
• Lead emergency cleaning operations during events, spills, or special situations.
• Address cleanliness-related concerns raised by students, faculty, staff, or parents.
• Coordinate housekeeping support for school/university events, exams, convocations, and sports activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Facility Management, or related field preferred.
• 8 years of experience in housekeeping/facility management.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or assistant managerial role, preferably in an educational or institutional environment.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Knowledge of hygiene practices, sanitation standards, and cleaning technologies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with students and faculty professionally.
• Ability to manage large, multi-building campuses.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, facility management systems, and digital reporting tools.

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