LEAD WORKER CUSTODIAL 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm, M-F

MW_enterprise; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,401 - 39,026; Full time

Job summary

A custodial service provider located in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Lead Worker Custodial for full-time employment. Responsibilities include performing cleaning tasks, supervising temporary workers, and ensuring contract specifications are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of custodial experience, along with effective communication skills and the ability to pass security clearance. The hourly wage is $24.11, with working hours from 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• One year experience in custodial work required.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks to meet custodial contract specifications.
• Supervise assigned workers temporarily while performing own work.
• Notify supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cleaning techniques

Effective communication

Lifting and carrying

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

LEAD WORKER CUSTODIAL 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm, M-F

Job Category: Contract Services

Requisition Number: LEADW007324

• Posted: April 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Coast Guard 2401 Hawkins Point Road Baltimore, MD 21226, USA

This position is located in Baltimore, MD.

The core working hours are 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm, M-F.

The hourly wage is $24.11.

This is a Full Time position offering a competitive salary.

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. This position may require use of your personal vehicle to transport persons-served. All Melwood transportation policies must be followed. Liability insurance on your personal vehicle must be in full force and effect while transporting for or on the behalf of Melwood. Melwood will reimburse for mileage pursuant to the Travel policy.

Introduction

Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, performs cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications and assists in monitoring the custodial crew's work.

Key Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops hallways, stairs, and offices.
• Empties tenants' waste baskets and disposes of trash in prescribed manner.
• Waxes and buffs floors with prescribed buffers.
• Cleans glass and windows.
• Washes walls and other vertical surfaces.
• Performs snow removal if required by contract specifications.
• Polishes kick panels, door knobs and other designated fixtures.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Vacuum rugs.
• Mixes cleaning solutions.
• Maintains issued equipment.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks.
• Supervises activities of assigned workers on a temporary basis while performing own work.
• Assumes responsibility of crew during the absence of the foreman.
• Performs all other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Supervision exercised: The Vice President of Human Resources supervises the Corporate/International Recruitment Manager, Staff Training Manager, Compensation & Benefits Manager, Human Resources Administrator, and Human Resources Administrative Assistant.
• Supervision received: The incumbent is supervised by the Custodial Foreman.

Physical Qualifications

The incumbent must be able to stand or walk 90% of the work time; and sit 10%. He/she must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment. He/she must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach. These requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches and corners. He/she must be able to communicate with supervisors and co workers; must good vision, with depth perception and ability to distinguish colors for safety reasons.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in custodial work required. Some supervisory experience preferred. Prior experience with individuals with differing abilities preferred. Must be able to pass security clearance.

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