Lead Janitorial Cleaner - Jefe de Limpieza

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

401K Savings Plan

Job summary

Harvard Maintenance, Inc. is seeking a Lead Cleaner to ensure top-quality cleanliness across multiple buildings in Huntsville, AL. You will oversee daily cleaning tasks, coordinate your team, and uphold safety and hygiene standards.

This role requires prior lead or supervisory experience, at least 1 year in janitorial work, strong communication, and the ability to manage crews and respond to client requests. Weekend availability and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior lead or supervisory role.
• At least 1 year 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, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and 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 and monitor inventory levels.
• Attend to client’s requests and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Assist with training new team members and provide supervision in the supervisor’s absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Crew management

Independent work

Flexible availability

Tools

Radio device

iPhone for work orders

Job description

Life at Harvard

Are you ready to be part of something Extraordinary? Look no further than Harvard is the largest family-owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States. We believe in the power of our people. Here, every team member is valued, empowered, and trained to contribute their best. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.

A day in the life:

As a Lead Cleaner, you will ensure top-quality cleanliness across our facilities by performing and overseeing daily cleaning tasks. You’ll coordinate and support your team, promote a positive work environment, and uphold safety and hygiene standards. Additional duties include training staff, resolving cleaning issues promptly, and ensuring all work meets our high standards for a clean and welcoming facility.

This position will float between multiple buildings within the account

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

What you’ll do as an Exceptional Team Member

• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and 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 and monitor inventory levels
• Attend to client’s requests and ensure inventory accuracy
• Assist with training new team members and provide supervision in the supervisor’s absence

What you’ll need to be an Extraordinary Team Member

• Previous experience in a Lead or supervisory role required
• At least one (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

The Harvard Promise

Join our team of Extraordinary People committed to delivering Exceptional Service. Together, we'll redefine industry standards and create a workplace where your talent thrives. Discover your potential with Harvard Maintenance. Learn more about our company and culture.

www.harvardmaint.com

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V

FT - $22.00/hour