Night-Shift Commercial Cleaning Team Lead

TEC Services; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employer-contributed medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

TEC Services is seeking a Working Lead/Team Lead to supervise nightly janitorial teams across multiple locations. The role acts as on-site liaison when managers are unavailable, ensuring sanitation standards, safety protocols, and client expectations are met.

The position requires leadership experience in janitorial services, strong communication, and the ability to work night shifts and travel to assigned store locations. Competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• HS degree or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of lead experience in janitorial or custodial services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work alongside team members.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to work night shifts and travel to assigned store locations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead nightly sanitation crews.
• Serve as the on-site liaison between janitorial staff and next level managers.
• Communicate daily with supervisor at the end of shift and provide full operational update.
• Monitor team attendance and timekeeping; flag and escalate concerns to HR and immediate supervisor.
• Identify and elevate operational or client concerns to the assigned Site Operation Manager or Quality Manager.
• Train and coach team members on proper cleaning techniques and equipment use.
• Reinforce compliance with company standards, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Support team performance through guidance, accountability, and daily direction.
• Conduct and ensure high-quality cleaning in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Walk through with the store manager each morning.
• Checkout with the Night Manager and complete all checklists - Add photo of checklist completed with the store manager.
• Submit detailed daily reports on team performance, incidents, and site conditions.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and enforce safety procedures.
• Ensure emergency exit doors and eyewash stations remain clear and accessible.
• Verify proper handling, storage, and securing of equipment and propane tanks.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is drained, cleaned, and charged as necessary.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are removed from the floor and returned to proper storage areas.
• Propane tanks are returned to the cage and secured.
• Maintain janitorial closets in a clean and organized condition.
• Confirm all operational equipment is properly maintained and ready for the next shift.
• Submit detailed daily operational and incident reports.
• Provide end-of-shift updates to supervisors and management.
• Document completed checklists and operational walkthroughs with store leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail orientation

Team supervision

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

TEC Services is seeking a Working Lead/Team Lead to supervise nightly janitorial teams across multiple locations. The role acts as on-site liaison when managers are unavailable, ensuring sanitation standards, safety protocols, and client expectations are met.

The position requires leadership experience in janitorial services, strong communication, and the ability to work night shifts and travel to assigned store locations. Competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits are provided.