Operations Lead

Eidscleaning; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning service provider in Saint Paul is looking for a Lead to oversee cleanliness and sanitation. This role includes assisting supervisors, maintaining daily upkeep, and performing janitorial duties with minimum supervision. The ideal candidate has over three years of cleaning experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of cleaning methods. This position also requires physical capabilities to handle various tasks and conditions.

Qualifications

• Three+ years janitorial or manufacturing cleaning experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, and manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be adaptable and willing to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisors in scheduling and training staff.
• Provide work direction and assistance to custodians.
• Complete duties listed on the daily schedule.
• Perform various janitorial duties as assigned.

Skills

Janitorial/Manufacturing cleaning experience

Reading and interpreting instructions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment

Understanding of cleaning compounds

Job description

Description

The Lead is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the areas assigned and provides some work direction to custodial staff. This role is accountable for the completion of assigned duties with a minimum level of supervision. The Lead interacts positively with members and staff and responds to requests personally or informs the appropriate maintenance staff member.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisors in scheduling and training staff as needed.
• Provide additional work direction and assistance to custodians as directed by Supervisor.
• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Perform janitorial duties.
• Record all needed repairs and repair as directed.
• Ensure Client’s building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to Supervisor.
• Operate motorized equipment used for cleaning.
• Assist Supervisor in purchasing cleaning supplies/equipment.
• Schedule clean up and repairs as directed by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Three+ years Janitorial/Manufacturing cleaning experience needed
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able and willing to develop
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of the equipment used for cleaning
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment

Working Conditions

• Move up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations up to 200 feet away 10-15 times a day.
• Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms 3-4 times a week.
• Work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time 3-4 times a week.
• Work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi-reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests on the work board.

This position frequently requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to potentially dangerous chemical cleaners. Training will be provided to safely use certain tools and machines, as well as perform physically taxing duties.