Lead Worker (Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm)

Chimes; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans starting at $6

Employer-paid Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

10 paid holidays + generous PTO

Job summary

Chimes is seeking a custodial team lead for the Westphalia site in Maryland. The role involves performing manual cleaning across public and work spaces, supervising team members, and ensuring work quantity and quality meet contract specs.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm, with a pay rate of $19.06 per hour. Responsibilities include mentoring custodians, reporting on work quality, coordinating supplies, cleaning restrooms, floors, and common areas, and complying with safety and security

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a team and ensure work quality under contract specs.
• Must mentor new custodians and report on team performance.
• Must follow safety, security, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cleaning operations and mentor custodians.
• Coordinate transport of team, supplies, and equipment to sites.
• Maintain restrooms, floors, and public spaces to contract standards.
• Assist with training staff on cleaning procedures and safety.

Skills

Lead and direct others

Quality control

Self-supervision

Education

High School diploma

CPR/FR certification

Job description

Set Pay Rate: $19.06

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Perform manual labor associated with all aspects of maintaining public and work space areas including executive and command areas. Responsible for overseeing the work of other employees in his/her team and for determining work quantity and quality.

Essential Functions

• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications
• Perform daily cleaning functions while also leading team in day-to-day activities
• Transport team members, supplies, and equipment to assigned buildings
• Act as mentor to newly hired custodians
  • Ensure and report on quality and quantity of work completed by custodians in team
  • Assign rework as needed and assist to ensure 100% compliance with contract specifications
  • Assist with training staff in proper cleaning procedures and techniques
  • Work closely with supervisor to ensure all duties assigned to team are completed
  • Promptly answer/respond to all calls or messages from supervisor or designated representative
  • Immediately report facilities issues such as broken or leaking fixtures to supervisor
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and washable surfaces in public areas
• Descale showers, toilet bowls, and urinals
• Scrub tile and wash walls
• Keep restrooms supplied with required paper products and soap
• Report to supervisor supply needs and equipment issues
• Perform routine glass and mirror cleaning
• Vacuum area rugs and carpets; sweep and mop floors
• Pull trash and recycling and place in proper receptacles
• Dust various surfaces, polish furniture and metal, clean glass tabletops
• Clean and disinfect kitchenettes and break rooms
• Clean and disinfect fitness centers, health centers, and child care centers
• Clean walls, window blinds, and window sills window blinds as required by contract
• Clean corners, crevices, moldings, ledges, door jambs, and metal strips
• Clean elevators, escalators, and stairwells
• Clean and police building exteriors, garages, and janitor closets
• Sweep and mop floors, hallways, and lobbies
• Empty and clean any public ashtrays and urns ashtrays in or around buildings
• Spot clean service restrooms, and police trash
• Perform or assist with special restoration work, as required
• Move, arrange, and lift heavy items
• Assist with special events by setting up and taking down furniture
• Perform emergency cleaning
• Perform duties of custodian daily
• Comply with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
• Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures

Additional Essential Functions for Floor Crew (Secondary for others)

• Maintain all floor surfaces including porches and steps at entrances
• Use and measure chemicals correctly
• Strip, wax, burnish, buff floors, and clean carpets as required by contract
• Clean and maintain equipment

Secondary Functions

• Assist with inventory
• Act as supervisor when supervisor is absent
• Keep records and provide requested reports
• Remove snow and ice from exterior areas and apply ice melt as required by contract
• Keep track of and maintain assigned equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed
• Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions
• Ability to see details on the floor, above the head, or on surfaces

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job

• Ability to lead and direct others
• Ability to determine accuracy and quality
• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
• Ability to report problems or relate information
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind
• Ability to understand and perform the requirements of the statement of work
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly
• Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
• Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
• Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required
• Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
• Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures

Other requirements

• Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to drive, if applicable for site
• License must have been valid for at least 3 years
• If driving a 15 passenger van, must be at least 25 years old
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency’s insurance carrier and by Chimes DC policies and procedures

This function/position is designated as essential. This means that when the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid CPR/FR certification preferred

Experience

• Six months of custodial experience preferred
• Custodial training desired
• Van driving experience preferred
• Candidates with disabilities preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical insurance plans starting at just $6.90/month - one of the lowest employee rates you'll find
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

Ability One Program

This position is part of the AbilityOne Program, a federal initiative that provides employment opportunities for individuals who have significant disabilities. Eligibility requirements may apply in accordance with AbilityOne Program guidelines.