Lead Cleaner

ABM Industries; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 24,094 - 34,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Lead Cleaner to supervise daily janitorial operations and ensure policy compliance. You will delegate tasks, train new hires, and coordinate with management to maintain clean, safe facilities.

The role requires 1–2 years of lead/supervisory experience and 2–3 years in janitorial work, with bilingual English/Spanish communication. A valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred; ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Real CA DL is needed.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to speak English and Spanish (Bilingual).
• Janitorial experience in commercial cleaning: 2–3 years.
• Lead or supervisory experience: 1–2 years.
• No degree required.

Responsibilities

• Follow assigned work schedules and report barriers.
• Provides leadership and direction to team members.
• Oversee and perform cleaning operations in assigned building.
• Maintain open communication between field employees and management.
• Assist with daily and weekly work schedules.
• Train new hires assigned to the building.
• Check supplies, equipment, and chemicals weekly.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school not required

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Lead Cleaner to ensure all facility operations follow policies and procedures. They coordinate daily operations by delegating job assignments and providing guidance. A Lead provides supervision at an assigned location when the Manager is not present. The Shift Leader demonstrates established standards to keep the buildings/facilities clean and safe for all workers and customers. This role involves operating specialized equipment, handling cleaning chemicals, and supporting general janitorial duties as needed.

Hourly Pay: $21.20

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Shift: Mon-Fri (11am-7:30pm)

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members.

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Any additional certifications, trainings needed by site type.
• Follow assigned work schedules, route cards as directed. Report any barriers.
• Provides leadership and direction to team members.
• Provides open communication between field employees and management, monitors and documents client communications.
• Assists with making daily and weekly work schedules.
• Oversee and perform cleaning operations in assigned building.
• Takes care of keys and access cards for the property.
• Reports damaged, broken and out of work features/items.
• Oversee and perform additional service requests (tag job) in assigned building.
• Oversees quality of jobs and confirms completion with Area Manager.
• Provides training for all new hires assigned to the building in accordance with onboarding procedures.
• Completes and validates any time records for regular or subcontractor employees.
• Checks supplies, equipment, and chemicals weekly.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A high school diploma, GED, or college degree is not required.
• Real CA DL is needed.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have some knowledge of Utility tasks - carpet cleaning, high dusting, some equipment knowledge.
• Previous Lead Experience - 1 to 2 years.
• Must be able to speak English and Spanish (Bilingual)
• Janitorial Experience - commercial building cleaning experience 2 to 3 years and/or major commercial hotel experience.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must have some knowledge of Utility tasks - carpet cleaning , high dusting , some equipment knowledge.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of similar work experience.
• 1 year of customer service experience.
• 1-2 years of lead or supervisory experience.

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.