Janitor Lead

Typical Duties

• Prioritize and assign tasks, including coordination of work schedules to ensure coverage, rebalancing as necessary for special projects and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain supplies, stock and equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Understand and train workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• Train and assist workers in performing duties, working alongside them on the same tasks.
• Perform cleaning services using proper equipment and supplies, and follow procedures for safe use and operation.
• Clean and detail facilities. Remove trash; dusts/polish equipment, furniture, or fixtures; vacuum carpets, clean walls, arrange furniture, and clean window blinds.
• Clean lavatories, showers, and restrooms, using correct chemicals on all surfaces. Dust and wipe-down all fixtures, fill all dispensers, empty trash containers, and mop and deodorize floor.
• Clean assigned common areas, including hallways, stairwells, and cafeterias and/or break areas. Remove trash from all trash containers and line containers with clean plastic bags. Clean tables and microwaves. Fill dispensers.
• Clean spills.
• When trained, oversees the waxing and buffing of floors on a regular basis.
• Monitor progress of tasks and inspect completed work, including outside grounds, to ensure quality.
• Investigate discrepancies and report them to management, recommending improvements to resolve issues;
• Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of janitorial equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Maintain a good relationship with workers and customer.
• Frequent travel between facilities or buildings may be required; may be required to drive a company vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements of the worker position being led;
• At least one year of janitorial, building maintenance or related experience;
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges preferred;
• Knowledge of company safety policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of departmental operations, procedures, and organizational policies;
• Ability to manage material resources and time, and to work independently and as a team.
• Knowledge of specialized departmental equipment including what is used in janitorial services;
• Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment;
• Ability to communicate effectively; to present information and respond to questions from managers, workers, clients, customers and others; and to escalate matters appropriately;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills;
• Ability to travel to local facilities on a frequent basis.

Education Requirements

Not Applicable

Physical Requirements

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• Standing and walking
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Grasping both small & large objects
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools