Commercial Cleaner Lead [s]

CBRE Government & Defense Services; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Short-term incentives

Financial planning resources

Job summary

CBRE Government & Defense Services seeks a Commercial Cleaning Lead to oversee cleaners, coordinate daily activities, and ensure a clean, safe environment for employees and clients. The role is full-time, on-site in the United States, with opportunities to lead and improve cleaning standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience, with a focus on safety, reliability, and strong communication skills to support client needs and team performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, custodial, or similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily team activities, schedules and cross-train staff.
• Schedule daily staff meetings and training sessions.
• Inspect cleaning equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and secured.
• Coordinate with clients and employees, handle complaints and feedback.
• Submit daily cleanliness reports and monitor quality.
• Provide regular training on chemical cleaners and safety procedures.
• Ensure cleaning standards meet company expectations.
• Lead by example and drive CBRE-GDS values.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a CBRE, Government & Defense Services Commercial Cleaning Lead, you are responsible for overseeing the work activities of cleaners within the site. You will supervise the staff responsible for ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe environment for employees and clients.

Full Time

Primary Job Functions

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks and cross-train staff.
• Schedule daily staff meetings and required in-service training sessions.
• Check cleaning equipment condition. Order cleaning supplies as needed. Ensure supplies are in a safe, secure area always.
• Coordinate and liaise with clients and employees. Handle complaints and feedback.
• Inform the team of requests and confirm completion. Inspect work done by cleaners and submit daily cleanliness reports.
• Initiate regular training on procedures for the use of chemical cleaners.
• Ensure standardized cleaning process meets company standards.
• Provide daily cleaning support to private areas of the building designated as needed.
• Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
• May establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives.
• Has a direct impact on team objectives as well as the objectives of related teams.
• Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE-GDS values

What you'll need:

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, custodial, or a similar field is preferred

License/Certification

• Preferred: No specific certifications required
• Any relevant certifications in maintenance, safety, or facilities operations are a plus

Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow established work routines and procedures
• Basic verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Ability to efficiently complete tasks within designated timeframes
• Reliable and dependable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Disclaimer

The minimum pay rate for this position is $18.00.

• This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recordedimmediately.The requirementsstatedrepresent the minimum levels of knowledge,skillsand/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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