Housekeeping Lead: Mentor & Manage a Custodial Team

Aramark Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Housekeeping Lead to supervise a custodial team, assign daily tasks, and ensure quality standards are met across assigned areas.

You will partner with department leadership to address performance issues, participate in training, and maintain a safe, clean work environment while adhering to Aramark regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous custodial experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to a custodial team.
• Oversees the completion of tasks assigned to the custodial team and ensures the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Partner with department leadership to address performance deficiencies of custodial team.
• Participate in training of new employees and re-training of employees, as needed.
• Cleans assigned areas to meet Aramark and client standards and requirements.
• Maintains a clean, tidy, and clutter free work environment to mitigate safety hazards.
• Thoroughly cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment.
• Follows procedures for storage and disposal of trash and transports it to designated areas.
• Reports maintenance concerns via work order requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Adheres to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with appropriate accredited agencies and Aramark regulations.
• Ensures security of company assets and facility, ensuring doors and equipment storage areas are locked/unlocked, as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial experience

Independent work

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Description

Savannah, GA | $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Housekeeping Lead to support housekeeping operations on the SCAD campus in Savannah, Georgia. In this hands-on leadership role, you will help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming academic buildings, residence halls, and common areas while leading a team of custodians and housekeepers. You will assign daily work, inspect completed cleaning tasks, train team members, and help ensure quality standards are consistently met. This position is ideal for candidates with custodial, housekeeping, janitorial, or facilities maintenance experience who enjoy leading by example. The work environment is active and fast-paced, requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and reliable attendance.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities
- Assign and coordinate daily work schedules for housekeeping and custodial team members.
- Monitor work performance and inspect completed cleaning tasks to ensure quality standards are met.
- Lead, coach, and support team members while promoting accountability and productivity.
- Train new employees and provide retraining as needed on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and safety standards.
- Perform cleaning duties in classrooms, residence halls, offices, common areas, restrooms, and high-traffic campus spaces.
- Operate and maintain housekeeping equipment and cleaning tools.
- Follow proper procedures for trash collection, disposal, and recycling.
- Conduct quality inspections and address service or cleanliness concerns promptly.
- Submit maintenance and repair requests through established work order processes.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and Aramark standards.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
- Secure equipment rooms and company assets as required.

Secure equipment rooms and company assets as required.

Qualifications

Required
- Previous housekeeping, custodial, janitorial, hospitality, or facilities cleaning experience.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable.
- Ability to inspect work and maintain high cleaning and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures, safe chemical use, and housekeeping equipment.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, walk, and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to wear required uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, special events, and occasional overtime based on business needs.
Preferred
- Prior housekeeping lead, supervisor, or team lead experience.
- Experience working in higher education, hospitality, healthcare, or large facilities environments.
- Experience conducting quality inspections and training employees.

Education

About Aramark

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At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.