O*NET-SOC 37-1011.00

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Management of Personnel Resources2.B.5.d3.3808/2020
Coordination2.B.1.b3.2508/2020
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2508/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2020
Time Management2.B.5.a3.2508/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6208/2020
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2508/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.2508/2020
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.Core6708/2020
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.Core6708/2020
Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.Core6808/2020
Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.Core6608/2020
Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.Core6708/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.7211/2023
Conventional5.1411/2023
Realistic4.2511/2023
Social3.5511/2023
Investigative1.1811/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.