Custodial Operations Lead | Public Campus Excellence

Oregonmetro; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro in Portland seeks a Custodial Operations Lead to direct day-to-day custodial work across a large, active public campus. This hands-on leadership role sets high standards while supporting staff, guests, contractors, and partner departments.

You will supervise shifts, perform audits, train staff on cleaning procedures and safety, and drive campus projects with clear progress updates to the Custodial Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience leading custodial teams in a large facility.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and safety standards.
• Ability to train staff and enforce quality and safety.
• Proven ability to supervise shifts and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, prioritize, and monitor daily custodial work across shifts.
• Adjust staffing for breaks, events, emergencies, and changing priorities.
• Conduct shift audits of restrooms, public areas, and storage areas.
• Train staff on procedures, equipment, chemicals, PPE, and safety standards.
• Provide corrective guidance and communicate performance concerns to management.
• Own and drive campus custodial projects with planning, safety review, and updates.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety procedures

Training and coaching

Communication

Quality checks

Job description

Metro in Portland seeks a Custodial Operations Lead to direct day-to-day custodial work across a large, active public campus. This hands-on leadership role sets high standards while supporting staff, guests, contractors, and partner departments.

You will supervise shifts, perform audits, train staff on cleaning procedures and safety, and drive campus projects with clear progress updates to the Custodial Manager.