Construction Cleaner Lead

Controlled Contamination Services; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Controlled Contamination Services is seeking a Construction Cleaner Lead to direct daily cleaning operations on non-live construction sites and new facilities, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.

You will train on-site cleaning crews, enforce PPE protocols, monitor quality against SOPs, and safely operate floor scrubbers and related equipment to deliver inspection-ready results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of commercial, facility, or construction site cleaning experience.
• Prior crew lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PPE, SDS, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute daily cleaning operations across non-live construction sites and newly built facility areas.
• Enforce safety protocols and PPE compliance on-site.
• Monitor cleaning quality and SOP/SOW adherence; implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor cleaning crew on procedures and chemical safety.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers and walk-behind machines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Walk-behind floor machines

Forklift

Job description

Controlled Contamination Services has been a national provider of facility solutions, technical and decontamination services, since 1993. Our clients are in the Life Sciences, Technology, IT, Defense and Aerospace industries. Utilizing state of the art strategies, processes and human capital, Controlled ensures the highest degree of service and integrity for the sensitive environment we support; impacting those industries that impact the world.The Construction Cleaner Lead directs and performs site cleaning operations across construction sites, newly built structures, and controlled environments. This position combines hands-on cleaning duties (surface wipe-downs, floor scrubbing/mopping, trash removal, and site preparation) with crew lead responsibilities to ensure that work meets company and client Scope of Work (SOW) standards. The role exists to maintain site safety and cleanliness, enforce mandatory PPE requirements, train on-site cleaning staff, and assist site management in delivering high-quality, inspection-ready facilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect and execute daily cleaning operations: Lead and perform daily cleaning tasks across non-live construction sites and newly built facility areas, including wiping down surfaces, cleaning concrete floors, removing dust/stains, and clearing trash to ensure site readiness.Enforce safety protocols and PPE compliance: Strictly enforce on-site safety rules and mandate proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, including hard hats, composite or steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests.Monitor quality and SOP compliance: Conduct routine site walkthroughs to audit cleaning quality, ensure compliance with SOP/SOW guidelines, identify service variances, and execute immediate corrective actions.Train and mentor cleaning crew: Train and onboard cleaning crew members on proper cleaning procedures, chemical safety (SDS guidelines), tool usage, and site-specific safety protocols.Operate and maintain cleaning equipment: Safely operate commercial floor scrubbers and specialized surface cleaning tools, ensuring proper equipment operation, routine cleaning, and basic daily maintenance.Manage debris and trash removal: Coordinate the regular gathering and proper disposal of non-hazardous debris and trash across interior spaces, facility exteriors, and parking areas.Support site supervision and management: Assign daily tasks, monitor crew progress, assist with work scheduling, and cover for the Site Operations Manager during absences or high-volume periods.High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 years of related commercial, facility, or construction site cleaning experience.Prior experience in a crew lead, team lead, or supervisory capacity preferred.Strong practical understanding of site safety protocols, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical safety, and mandatory PPE compliance.Ability to operate commercial cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and walk-behind floor machines.Excellent team leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.Proficiency in operating commercial cleaning tools and equipment (floor scrubbers, auto scrubbers, wet/dry vacuums).Practical knowledge of cleaning chemical safety, SDS documentation, and surface dilution techniques.Understanding of non-live facility cleaning workflows and post-construction handover standards.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS• OSHA 30 / Site Safety Certification (Preferred)SKILLS REQUIRED:Must have and be able to consistently apply the following skills at the levels indicated to produce assigned results.Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsInitiative SkillsProblem Solving SkillsThe ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers and forklifts, is preferred.Forklift certification or willingness to obtain is an advantage.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:StandWalkLift/ClimbTalk/HearUse hands to finger, handle or feelReach with hands or armsThe Weight or Force requirement in this position is: Up to 40 poundsControlled Contamination Services is an equal opportunity employer – vets/disability.