Commercial Cleaning Team Lead

First Maintenance Llc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First Maintenance Llc in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Commercial Cleaning Team Lead to supervise janitorial and related services. You will lead field teams, ensure safety, schedule work, and coordinate with management and clients to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring performance, maintaining supplies, and enforcing safety policies on every job site. This role requires hands-on leadership and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a janitor and cleaner.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible to meet the challenge of unexpected circumstances.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in cleaning, restoration, demolition, repair, maintenance, and general labor projects as assigned.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity, and job performance.
• Provide training and guidance on proper work procedures, equipment use, safety practices, and company expectations.
• Address minor performance or workplace issues and report more serious concerns to management.
• Ensure facilities are cleaned according to company and client specifications.
• Inspect completed work and correct deficiencies before leaving the job site.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Report damaged equipment, supply shortages, maintenance concerns, or client issues to management.
• Assist with job site preparation, material handling, cleanup, demolition, and other physical work.
• Read and follow work orders, project instructions, scopes of work, and direction from supervisors or project management.
• Coordinate team members and assign daily duties ensuring that employees understand job expectations and that work is completed efficiently and according to established timelines.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area throughout the project.
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure employees use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Conduct or participate in job-site safety meetings and training as required.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials are used properly and responsibly.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, project managers, and management regarding job progress, staffing needs, delays, and concerns.
• Communicate professionally with clients, property managers, contractors, vendors, and other individuals encountered at job sites.
• Respond appropriately to changing priorities and communicate schedule or staffing changes to employees.
• Assist with emergency, after-hours, or special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervision

Training

Safety awareness

Communication

Coaching

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reading work orders

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Floor care equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73118

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Cleaning Team Lead is responsible for providing hands‑on leadership and supervision to employees performing janitorial, cleaning, construction, restoration, maintenance, and general labor services. This position works alongside team members while ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company and client expectations. The Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact between field employees and management and is responsible for maintaining productivity, quality standards, communication, accountability, and a professional work environment.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and participate in construction, restoration, demolition, repair, maintenance, and general labor projects as assigned.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity, and job performance.
• Provide training and guidance on proper work procedures, equipment use, safety practices, and company expectations.
• Address minor performance or workplace issues and report more serious concerns to management.
• Ensure facilities are cleaned according to company and client specifications.
• Inspect completed work and correct deficiencies before leaving the job site.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Report damaged equipment, supply shortages, maintenance concerns, or client issues to management.
• Assist with job site preparation, material handling, cleanup, demolition, and other physical work.
• Read and follow work orders, project instructions, scopes of work, and direction from supervisors or project management.
• Coordinate team members and assign daily duties ensuring that employees understand job expectations and that work is completed efficiently and according to established timelines.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area throughout the project.
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure employees use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
• Conduct or participate in job‑site safety meetings and training as required.
• Ensure company vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials are used properly and responsibly.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, project managers, and management regarding job progress, staffing needs, delays, and concerns.
• Communicate professionally with clients, property managers, contractors, vendors, and other individuals encountered at job sites.
• Respond appropriately to changing priorities and communicate schedule or staffing changes to employees.
• Assist with emergency, after‑hours, or special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

QUALITATIONS

• Previous experience as a janitor and cleaner
• Knowledge of and ability to handle cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Floor care experience a plus
• Integrity and transparency in leading team members
• Flexibility to meet the challenge of unexpected circumstances
• Ability to lift and/or carry 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, climb, carry, and/or reach for extended periods
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position regularly works in commercial facilities, construction sites, renovation projects, restoration environments, and other indoor and outdoor locations. Working conditions may vary depending on the assigned project.