Lead Cleaner & Team Trainer: Elevate Facility Cleanliness

Harvard Maintenance; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

401K Savings Plan

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Cleaner to oversee daily cleaning across multiple buildings. You will train staff, coordinate work orders, and ensure safety and quality standards while guiding a cleaning crew.

The role requires prior lead or supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage cleanup tasks, inventory, and client requests. Willingness to work weekends and overtime is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Lead or supervisory role required.
• At least 1 year of janitorial or related experience.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing cleaning crews and overseeing workflow.
• Comfortable using a radio and iPhone for work orders.
• Able to follow management directions and work independently.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and possible overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning floors and surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms; restock supplies and empty trash.
• Respond promptly to spills, restroom issues, and special cleaning requests.
• Inspect work areas to ensure quality standards are met.
• Restock carts and closets at shift’s end; monitor inventory levels.
• Attend to client’s requests and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Assist with training new team members; provide supervision in the supervisor’s absence.
• Lead or supervise cleaning crews and oversee workflow.

Skills

Lead role

Supervisory

Communication

Team leadership

Crew supervision

Work orders

Independence

Weekend availability

Job description

Harvard Maintenance in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Cleaner to oversee daily cleaning across multiple buildings. You will train staff, coordinate work orders, and ensure safety and quality standards while guiding a cleaning crew.

The role requires prior lead or supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage cleanup tasks, inventory, and client requests. Willingness to work weekends and overtime is appreciated.