Janitor Lead

Lead Cleaner

Hourly Wage
: $24.31 per hour - $26.05 per hour

Work Hours
:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits
: full-time employees receive medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a comprehensive leave program.

Key Purpose
:
The Lead Cleaner oversees the daily cleaning tasks of the janitorial team while keeping assigned areas—such as offices, commercial spaces, industrial spaces, or institutional buildings—in a clean and orderly condition. You will work successfully with fellow employees, clients, and all levels of the organization. You are expected to understand and follow instructions, both verbal and written; and explain how to complete a task using basic communication skills.

Success Criteria
:

• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Solve minor cleaning issues
• Direct special cleaning projects
• Train new employees on cleaning procedures and chemicals
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
• Take direction and respond to supervision
• Communicate with the team, co‑workers, managers, and customers professionally
• Fill in during staff shortage
• Support Cleaning Manager in completing punch‑list items
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand reporting systems and the environment

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence
:

• A solid commitment to the guest experience
• Always remember safety first
• Build respectful relationships with all teammates and guests
• Willingness to take directions from the Cleaning Supervisor/Manager
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments
• Participate in team meetings
• Understand customer service and satisfaction
• Instilling trust

Ideal Candidate Experience
:

• 2+ years of commercial janitorial experience
• Understand that safety is a top priority and comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Must be a team player and committed to working in a fast‑paced, quality environment
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Key Accountabilities
:

• Direct special cleaning projects
• Support and train new cleaners
• Stocking and inventorying supply closets
• Vacuuming, edging, dusting
• Cleaning and stocking restrooms and breakrooms
• Window cleaning
• Emptying trash and transporting to proper disposal area
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Assist Cleaning Manager with day‑to‑day operations
• May perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment
:

• Stand 33%
• Walk >66%
• Use of hands to finger, handle, rub, grip, and feel
• Reach above shoulders
• Push/pull and grasp with hands and arms 33‑50%
• Climb or balance