Lead Custodian & Team Leader - Day Shift

Didlake, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Lead Janitor to supervise custodial staff on federal contracts, ensuring high‑quality cleaning and compliance with contract requirements. You will lead daily operations, schedule tasks, and monitor performance to meet standards.

You will train staff, inspect completed work, manage supplies and equipment, uphold safety procedures, and address concerns. A valid Real ID and prior supervisory custodial experience are required, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must have prior supervisory experience in custodial or maintenance.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support employees with disabilities.
• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Access to the work site requires a valid Real ID.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of custodial staff assigned to the contract.
• Plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with contract requirements, Didlake policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
• Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Clean floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Polish metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Wash windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash.
• Replenish bathroom and floor supplies.
• Assign tasks, issue supplies and equipment, and inspect completed work for quality and compliance with standards.
• Train employees on assigned work, proper use of equipment, supplies, and safety procedures.
• Address employee and customer concerns, resolving issues or referring them to a supervisor as needed.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating dependability, strong work ethic , business ethics, and professional appearance.
• Foster a positive team environment and support quality performance.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and timely .
• Act as a good steward of employer and government resources.
• Follow all safety standards and guidelines in the use of equipment and job‑related activities.
• Fill in for general cleaning staff as needed.
• Transport teams, supplies, and equipment to worksites as required .
• Complete and maintain all required Didlake training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Disability awareness

Team leadership

Driver's license

Security clearance

Real ID

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Custodial equipment knowledge

Chemical handling

Job description

Didlake, Inc. in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Lead Janitor to supervise custodial staff on federal contracts, ensuring high‑quality cleaning and compliance with contract requirements. You will lead daily operations, schedule tasks, and monitor performance to meet standards.

You will train staff, inspect completed work, manage supplies and equipment, uphold safety procedures, and address concerns. A valid Real ID and prior supervisory custodial experience are required, with opportunities for