Lead Worker Night Shift 3:00pm - 10:30PM

MW_enterprise; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading custodial services company in Hanover, Maryland is seeking a Lead Worker for the Night Shift from 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm. This full-time position involves overseeing cleaning tasks and ensuring compliance with custodial contracts. Candidates must have a high school diploma, one year of custodial experience, and the ability to pass a security clearance. The role offers a competitive salary of $19.56 per hour and includes responsibilities such as supervising workers and performing cleaning duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops hallways, stairs and offices.
• Empties tenants’ waste baskets and disposes of trash.
• Cleans glass and windows.
• Conducts snow removal if required by contract specifications.
• Polishes kick panels, door knobs and other fixtures.

Skills

Custodial Work

Supervisory Experience

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Worker Night Shift 3:00pm - 10:30PM

Job Category: Contract Services

Requisition Number: LEADW007325

• Posted: April 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

The core working hours are 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm, M-F.

The hourly wage is $19.56.

This is a Full-Time position offering a competitive salary.

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history 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 those cleaning tasks necessary to meet custodial contract specifications and assists in the monitoring of the custodial crews work.

Key Responsibilities

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

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 have 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.