Janitorial Team Lead — Mentoring & Quality Cleaning

didlakecareers; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities. The Lead Worker - Janitorial role combines leadership with hands-on custodial duties, guiding a team while performing cleaning tasks to meet contract standards.

You will mentor teammates, coordinate daily operations, train staff, and uphold safety and quality in all facilities, supporting Didlake's mission every day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of recent commercial custodial or facility maintenance experience.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring employees preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Janitorial Supervisor in coordinating daily custodial operations and ensuring contract requirements are met.
• Lead, train, mentor, and support janitorial team members, including individuals with disabilities.
• Assign daily work, distribute supplies and equipment, and inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Provide coaching on proper cleaning procedures, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
• Address employee and customer concerns, resolving issues when appropriate and escalating to management as needed.
• Perform routine custodial duties including: Cleaning offices, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, and common areas.
• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and polishing floors using manual and powered equipment.
• Cleaning windows, doors, fixtures, and other building surfaces.
• Emptying trash and replenishing restroom and janitorial supplies.
• Operate custodial equipment and, when required, snow removal equipment.
• Perform snow and ice removal during inclement weather, including applying ice melt to walkways and entrances when required by contract.
• Complete required training and maintain compliance with all Didlake policies and safety procedures.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment while maintaining professional conduct and appearance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Training

Disability awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities. The Lead Worker - Janitorial role combines leadership with hands-on custodial duties, guiding a team while performing cleaning tasks to meet contract standards.

You will mentor teammates, coordinate daily operations, train staff, and uphold safety and quality in all facilities, supporting Didlake's mission every day.