Custodial Team Lead

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Nawa Professional Services is hiring a Team Lead in Shelbyville. You'll oversee daily operations, coordinate staff, and help maintain a clean and inviting environment. If you take pride in your work and lead by example, this is your chance to make a ripple that reaches far beyond the workplace.

Schedule Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, primarily second shift but flexibility required for operational needs 4:00pm - 12:30am
• On-call availability required for emergencies

Pay Rate: $20

Primary Responsibilities

• Guide, support, and coach custodial staff while ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance
• Perform and oversee daily custodial and cleaning duties
• Coordinate product delivery and equipment drop-off
• Lead specialty and project-based cleaning initiatives
• Conduct routine custodial inspections and quality control checks
• Interview, train, coach, schedule, and lead custodial team members
• Manage inventory, supplies, and basic budget tracking
• Floor care services, including stripping, waxing, and refinishing
• Complete administrative tasks and required documentation
• Maintain professional relationships with site contacts

Qualifications

• Strong attendance record and dependability
• Schedule flexibility is required, including the ability to cover different shifts based on operational needs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to coach and motivate teams
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and insurance
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
• Ability to pass a drug screen (including THC) and federal background check
• No past or pending criminal charges
• Must be 18 years or older with valid identification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in custodial or facilities services
• 2+ years of custodial experience
• Proficiency with basic office technology (computer and tablet use)
• Floor care experience preferred

Benefits of joining our team!

• Paid-Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for advancement / promotion
• Merit based pay increases
• $300 Referral bonuses for qualified candidates.
• Paid training
• Medical benefits, Dental, Vision Benefits: full time employees are eligible for health insurance on the first of the month after 60 days worked, when working an average of 30+ hours per week

About Nawa Professional Services

At Nawa, clean is more than a service—it's a standard. Our name comes from Nawajewen, the Pottawatomi word for “ripples in the river,” reflecting our belief that taking pride in our work creates positive impact for our clients, communities, and team. Nawa will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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