Janitorial Lead Worker

Fora is a nonprofit organization advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities by building pathways to meaningful work in integrated settings, transforming lives while supporting independence and growth. Learn more: team

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the New York State Industries

for the Disabled (NYSID) program, a nonprofit organization that advances employment opportunities for

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Work changes everything. We make it happen.

Since 1996, we’ve connected individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment by partnering with organizations that expect both performance and purpose. We are a multi-region workforce model supporting operations across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our teams are integrated into daily operations, maintaining facilities, supporting office functions, managing mailrooms, and more.

We operate across a wide range of services, including facilities support, administrative operations, warehouses, call center services, and other essential functions.

At Fora, employment is more than a job. It’s a foundation for independence, confidence, and dignity, expanding what’s possible in the workplace and beyond, and shaping how we work every day.

The Janitorial Lead Worker oversees and participates in the daily cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment. This position provides day-to-day guidance and directions to janitorial staff, assigns work, monitors performance and quality standards. The Lead Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and professional environment while providing leadership, training and support to assigned staff.

The Janitorial Lead Worker also performs routine custodial duties and ensures all work is completed in accordance with organizational policies, safety procedures, and established cleaning standards.

This position requires someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, and promotes accountability, teamwork, and high-quality work standards.

This role directly supports Fora’s mission of creating and advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

(Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors.
• Dust and clean offices, furniture, windows, and common areas.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, kitchens, and break rooms.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Restock restroom and kitchen supplies.
• Report maintenance and repair issues to management.
• Follow all company and client safety policies and procedures.
• Assign work and provide directions to employees.
• Train, coach, and support new and existing staff.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and train employees on cleaning equipment.
• Monitor cleaning quality and ensure company standards are met.
• Order supplies and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Ensure equipment is clean, properly maintained, and operating safely.
• Complete inspections and communicate deficiencies to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report concerns regarding, safety, harassment, or discrimination to a supervisor, operations manager or HR.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of janitorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience operating and maintaining floor scrubbers, burnishers, vacuums, carpet extractors, and other

custodial equipment.

• Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to train employees in proper cleaning procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to…