Lower End Janitorial Lead

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a lead janitor to maintain clean and orderly buildings, manage a crew, and provide instructions. The role emphasizes safety, training, and adherence to company policies.

The position requires cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, handling chemicals safely, and reporting repairs. It offers opportunities for supervision and career advancement through on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant cleaning experience.
• Familiarity with cleaning concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building security and safety, lock doors after hours.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Use chemical cleaners and power equipment safely.
• Prepare cleaning solutions per specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify management about major repairs.
• Requisition supplies and equipment for cleaning and maintenance.
• Clean windows, glass, and mirrors.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.

Skills

Plan work

Tool selection

Quality observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY
Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, hallways, and stairs, shampooing rugs, and washing walls and glass. Duties may include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. This position will typically lead a crew of janitors and provide instructions to crew members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 50%
Walking 30%
Sitting 20%

b. Lifting 50lb
Carrying 50lb
Pushing 70 ft-lb
Pulling 70 ft-lb

2. Climbing O
Balancing O

3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.