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.Call at 8146651512