Facilities Cleaning Lead - Team Leader & Ops Oversight

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

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a Commercial Cleaning Lead to supervise cleaners, coordinate daily activities, and ensure a clean, safe environment for employees and clients.

The role requires coordinating schedules, training, equipment checks, and reporting on daily cleanliness. A minimum of 2 years in facilities or custodial work is preferred with a focus on safety and standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, custodial, or a similar field is preferred.
• No specific certifications required.
• Any relevant certifications in maintenance, safety, or facilities operations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Physical stamina

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Relevant experience considered in lieu of degree

Job description

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a Commercial Cleaning Lead to supervise cleaners, coordinate daily activities, and ensure a clean, safe environment for employees and clients.

The role requires coordinating schedules, training, equipment checks, and reporting on daily cleanliness. A minimum of 2 years in facilities or custodial work is preferred with a focus on safety and standards adherence.