Lead Cleaner

About the role

The Lead Cleaner acts as the on-site supervisor for the cleaning team, bridging the gap between the staff and facility management. This role combines hands-on cleaning duties with leadership responsibilities. The Lead Cleaner ensures that the team operates efficiently, adheres to safety protocols, and maintains the highest standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Team Supervision: Coordinate daily schedules, assign cleaning zones to staff, and ensure all shift tasks are completed on time.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct routine inspections of restrooms, common areas, and workspaces to verify cleanliness and correct deficiencies immediately.
• Training & Onboarding: Train new employees on cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and chemical safety (Safety Data Sheets/SDS).
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of cleaning chemicals and consumables (paper towels, soap); submit orders for replenishment.
• Operational Support: Fill in for absent staff members by performing standard cleaning duties; unlock/lock facilities if required.
• Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact for client complaints or facility issues; report maintenance needs or safety hazards to management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in cleaning or custodial work.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve minor conflicts.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to report shift updates to management and instruct staff.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust schedules quickly (e.g., covering for a sick employee) and handle unexpected emergencies.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of cleaning chemicals, floor care procedures, and industrial equipment.

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Free Drinks
• Gym Membership
• Medical & Dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan

About Us

Our mission: Sustainable Cleaning for a Healthier Workplace. At Vaakawi, our mission is to create and maintain pristine, healthy, and welcoming environments for businesses of all types. As a family-owned leader in commercial cleaning in Arizona, we combine decades of experience with a personal commitment to integrity, accountability, and excellence. We strive to deliver customized cleaning solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, using state-of-the-art equipment and eco-friendly products to ensure safe, efficient, and superior results.