Lead Worker-Janitorial

Didlake, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Lead Janitor to provide daily leadership and oversight of custodial staff on a federal contract. The role emphasizes coordination, quality control, and adherence to Didlake policies to deliver high-standard custodial services.

The successful candidate will supervise daily operations, train staff on equipment and safety, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while modeling professionalism and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience leading custodial staff on federal contract.
• Ability to train employees on equipment and safety.
• Strong focus on safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of custodial staff.
• Plan and direct work in line with contract requirements, Didlake policies, and laws.
• Clean hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other areas.
• Operate floors machines for cleaning and waxing.
• Polish metal fixtures and wash windows and sills.
• Empty trash and replenish bathroom and floor supplies.
• Assign tasks, issue supplies, and inspect quality and compliance.
• Train employees on equipment, supplies, and safety.
• Address employee and customer concerns and refer to supervisor as needed.
• Lead by example with dependability, work ethic, and professional appearance.
• Foster a positive team environment and support quality performance.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Follow safety standards in the use of equipment.
• Fill in for general cleaning staff as needed.
• Transport teams, supplies, and equipment to worksites as required.
• Complete and maintain all Didlake training.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety procedures

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Lead Janitor plays a key role in ensuring high-quality custodial services are delivered in compliance with Federal contract requirements. This position provides daily leadership, coordination, and oversight of custodial staff while upholding Didlake's mission to create opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

What You Will Do

• 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 andtimely.

• 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.