Lead Custodian: Luxury Retail Facilities

Whitman Family Development; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman Family Development, owner of Bal Harbour Shops, seeks a Janitorial Lead Custodian to maintain immaculate luxury environments and lead the custodial team. The role blends on‑site cleaning with supervision to ensure world‑class presentation across common areas and restrooms.

The Lead Custodian serves as primary on‑shift contact and reports to the Facilities Manager, ensuring safety, staffing, and high standards in a premium retail setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of janitorial or custodial experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Dependable and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to follow and enforce procedures and schedules.
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to direct and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the custodial team on assigned shifts and direct daily work.
• Distribute cleaning assignments and monitor zone coverage.
• Train new staff on cleaning procedures, safety and luxury presentation standards.
• Perform regular walk‑throughs to ensure Class A cleanliness and quality.
• Provide feedback and guidance to maintain high standards and respond to staffing issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Professional appearance

Time management

Accountability

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Whitman Family Development, owner of Bal Harbour Shops, seeks a Janitorial Lead Custodian to maintain immaculate luxury environments and lead the custodial team. The role blends on‑site cleaning with supervision to ensure world‑class presentation across common areas and restrooms.

The Lead Custodian serves as primary on‑shift contact and reports to the Facilities Manager, ensuring safety, staffing, and high standards in a premium retail setting.