Lead Custodian - Federal Building Day Shift

Tessera; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Welfare Benefit

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a motivated and hardworking Lead Custodian to join our team in Spokane. You will lead daily custodial duties, coordinate assignments, train staff, and ensure adherence to contract standards and safety policies.

As a part of Tessera, you will support a comprehensive benefits package and a mission-driven culture focused on inclusion and integrity. This role requires a high school diploma and 0–3 years of custodial experience, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 0 - 3 years of previous custodian or janitorial experience preferred
• Combination of experience and education will be considered

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while performing daily custodial duties alongside the custodial team.
• Assign, coordinate, and monitor daily work assignments to ensure all contract requirements are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Train, coach, and support custodial employees on proper cleaning techniques, equipment operation, safety procedures, and contract expectations.
• Inspect completed work to ensure cleanliness, quality, and compliance with contract standards, addressing deficiencies as needed.
• Follow and promote all safety policies, procedures, and industrial safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers, federal employees, building occupants, visitors, and management.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish restroom supplies while following cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Sweep, vacuum, dust, wet mop, and maintain offices, courtrooms, hallways, stairwells, lobbies, entrances, elevators, and other assigned areas according to contract standards.
• Clean interior glass, doors, partitions, furniture, fixtures, and other high-touch surfaces to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials throughout the facility.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment and cleaning tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain janitorial closets and storage areas in a clean, organized, and compliant condition, ensuring equipment is cleaned and properly stored after each use.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify management when replenishment or replacement is needed.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, security issues, or facility damage to management promptly.
• Ensure assigned areas are properly secured by locking doors and following all facility security procedures upon completion of assigned work.
• Complete required documentation and communicate work status, concerns, or operational updates to management.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment while supporting company values and delivering exceptional customer service.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Safety procedures

Custodial operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Tessera is seeking a motivated and hardworking Lead Custodian to join our team in Spokane. You will lead daily custodial duties, coordinate assignments, train staff, and ensure adherence to contract standards and safety policies.

As a part of Tessera, you will support a comprehensive benefits package and a mission-driven culture focused on inclusion and integrity. This role requires a high school diploma and 0–3 years of custodial experience, with opportunities for professional development.