Janitor Lead Position 2nd Shift

Government Contracting Resources, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Contracting Resources, Inc. seeks a Lead Janitor to support the Facilities Operations Manager in supervising the day-to-day janitorial team and ensuring contract, safety, and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes training, safety compliance, and proactive communication with management and government officials. Responsibilities include directing daily cleaning tasks, monitoring schedules, maintaining supplies, and delivering daily updates.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain base access.
• Successful completion of required drug screening and background check.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of recent commercial janitorial cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads day-to-day janitorial staff activities as directed by management.
• Assists with initial and ongoing training.
• Performs commercial janitorial cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing or polishing floors; removing trash and refuse; dusting equipment, furniture and fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trim; cleaning lavatories, showers and restrooms; replenishing supplies; and providing minor maintenance on janitorial equipment.
• Assists with monitoring employee duties and work schedules based on management direction, policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates work to ensure policies, procedures, work instructions and contractual requirements are followed; assists with resolving non-conformant work.
• Ensures work is performed safely and meets contract and company standards; immediately reports unsafe conditions, injuries and workplace safety events to management.
• Constructively interacts with associates, customers, support staff, senior management and government officials.
• Notifies management of observed production and personnel issues.
• Assists with material orders and the inventory, receipt, stocking, and issuance of janitorial supplies and materials.
• Provides daily updates to management and maintains effective communication with management, employees, and customers.
• Maintains a professional, positive, and helpful approach and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Base access eligibility

Drug screen & background check

Valid driver’s license

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Instruction following

Janitorial experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Must Obtain and Maintain Secret Clearance**

**Contingent on Funding**

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Janitor assists the Facilities Operations Manager in monitoring and leading the day-to-day janitorial team to ensure contract requirements, safety requirements, and quality expectations are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads day-to-day janitorial staff activities as directed by management.

Assists the Facilities Operations Manager with initial and ongoing training.

Performs commercial janitorial cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing or polishing floors; removing trash and refuse; dusting equipment, furniture and fixtures; polishing metal fixtures or trim; cleaning lavatories, showers and restrooms; replenishing supplies; and providing minor maintenance on janitorial equipment.

Assists with monitoring employee duties and work schedules based on management direction, policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates work to ensure policies, procedures, work instructions and contractual requirements are followed; assists with resolving non-conformant work.

Ensures work is performed safely and meets contract and company standards; immediately reports unsafe conditions, injuries and workplace safety events to management.

Constructively interacts with associates, customers, support staff, senior management and government officials.

Notifies management of observed production and personnel issues.

Assists with material orders and the inventory, receipt, stocking, and issuance of janitorial supplies and materials.

Provides daily updates to management and maintains effective communication with management, employees, and customers.

Maintains a professional, positive, and helpful approach and performs other duties as assigned.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Complies with and actively participates in the GCR Occupational Safety & Health Program.

Performs assigned work safely to avoid preventable injury and property or equipment damage; follows job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.

Demonstrates leadership and personal commitment to the Company and Project Safety Culture; monitors subordinate safety compliance.

Take appropriate corrective action, including stop-work, remedial training or referral for disciplinary action, when established OSH policies and procedures are not followed.

Immediately reports occupational injuries, unsafe conditions and property damage; uses and enforces required personal protective equipment.

Always wear a seatbelt while operating or riding in a vehicle on Company business and does not text or use a phone without a hands‑free option while driving.

Reports fit for duty and is not impaired by illegal drugs, alcohol, prescribed medication or over-the‑counter medication.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain base access.

Successful completion of required drug screening and background check.

Valid state driver's license.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least two years of recent commercial janitorial cleaning experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Prior experience working on government contracts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the essential commercial janitorial and lead duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Government Contracting Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a drug screening and background investigation.