Lead Cleaner

Role overview

The Lead Cleaner is responsible for keeping assigned facilities operating smoothly, safely, and in line with company procedures. This position helps direct day-to-day cleaning activities, assigns tasks to team members, and provides on-site leadership when the manager is unavailable. The role also includes handling specialized cleaning equipment, using cleaning chemicals appropriately, and supporting general janitorial work whenever needed.

Benefits

This employer provides a broad benefits package for eligible team members.

Who this role suits

This opportunity may be a good fit for someone beginning their career or returning to work with limited work history or formal education. Candidates with military backgrounds or veteran status are especially encouraged to consider applying.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily site operations and ensure work is carried out according to established procedures.
• Assign tasks, guide team members, and provide leadership across the shift.
• Serve as the point of supervision at the location when management is not on site.
• Keep communication flowing between field staff and management and record client-related updates.
• Help prepare daily and weekly schedules.
• Carry out cleaning duties in the assigned building and make sure standards are met.
• Manage property keys and access cards responsibly.
• Report damaged equipment, broken fixtures, and any items that are out of service.
• Handle extra service requests or tag jobs within the assigned facility.
• Check the quality of completed work and verify completion with the Area Manager.
• Train newly hired employees at the building following onboarding procedures.
• Review and confirm time records for regular and subcontracted workers.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and chemicals on a weekly basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet any site-specific certifications or training requirements.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules and report obstacles or issues that prevent completion.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No high school diploma, GED, or college degree is required.
• Preferred: 1 year of similar experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of customer service experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Preferred: valid driver’s license.

About the company

The company is a major provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure services, supporting clients across commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission-critical environments, and manufacturing/distribution. It emphasizes training, sustainability, workplace safety, and accessible opportunities for people with military experience. It also states that it is an equal opportunity employer, supports reasonable accommodation for disabilities, and participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

Application information

Applicants are directed to submit their application through the company’s careers portal. Unsolicited resumes or submissions outside that portal are not accepted.