Lead Janitor

Allied Universal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Maintenance in Jersey City, NJ is hiring a Lead Janitor to coordinate cleaning and maintenance in commercial facilities. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring quality, and addressing issues in dry and cold environments.

Full-time hours with steady, reliable work are offered. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 6+ months janitorial experience
• On the job training will be provided
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Preferred: ability to speak/read/write multiple languages

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to workers and inspect completed work
• Oversee floor and carpet care employees
• Issue supplies and equipment
• Perform duties of janitorial staff
• Appraise employee performance
• Address customer complaints and resolve problems

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Multilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Overview

Join Diversified Maintenance! We’re committed to delivering exceptional cleaning, landscaping, and restoration services for commercial facilities. Be part of a welcoming and collaborative team where innovation meets excellence. We offer steady, reliable work in janitorial management, full-time and part-time janitorial roles, maintenance, landscaping, and metal restoration. If you want to make a meaningful impact and build a lasting career, we have opportunities for you. Join us and grow with a leader in the industry!

Job Description

Full Time

• $17.50 per hour
• Morning and Afternoon
• Monday through Sunday
• Weekly pay

Diversified Maintenance is hiring a Lead Janitor. The Lead Janitor coordinates the activities of employees engaged in cleaning and maintaining premises of commercial and industrial establishments within dry and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Assign tasks to workers, and inspects completed work for conformance to standards
• Oversee floor and carpet care employees
• Issue supplies and equipment
• Perform duties of janitorial staff
• Appraise employee performance
• Address customer complaints and resolves problems

Qualifications (must Have)

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a janitorial type position
• On the job training will be provided
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions effectively

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

• Ability to speak, read, and write multiple languages fluently
• Prior cleaning or janitorial experience
• Familiarity with custodial practices and commercial cleaning standards
• Knowledge of floor care techniques including buffing and waxing
• Experience in industrial cleaning or facilities maintenance

Closing

Diversified Maintenance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department.

Requisition ID

2026-1701348