Temporary Lead Cleaner- 1st Shift

Cushman & Wakefield; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Raleigh, NC seeks a Temporary Lead Cleaner on the 1st shift to maintain clean spaces and support site operations. The role involves guiding cleaners, assisting with coverage across spaces, and coordinating with maintenance staff.

The position emphasizes safety, customer service to residents, and timely completion of tasks. Prior cleaning experience in multifamily or commercial settings is preferred. This is a temporary assignment expiring Jan 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school preferred.
• Some related experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans the property office spaces, restrooms, and common areas on a defined schedule.
• Provide world-class customer service by addressing residents' concerns and maintenance needs.
• Reports maintenance problems to the supervisor.
• Assists with inventory control.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports obstacles to safe completion of tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning operations

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school preferred

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Lead Cleaner- 1st Shift

Job Description Summary

The Temporary Lead Cleaner cleans the building spaces on a daily basis, provides feedback to leadership on performance of cleaners, works as a floater within the staffing model covering various spaces due to absenteeism of Cleaners, and provides direction to Cleaners and Porters. The porter reports to Custodial Supervisor. They will work closely with the maintenance staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Cleans the property office spaces, restrooms, and property common areas on a defined schedule
• Responsible for providing world class customer service by addressing the concerns and maintenance needs of our residents in a friendly and professional manner
• Reports any maintenance problems to the supervisor
• Assists with inventory control
• Performs job duties using safety guidelines and reports obstacles to be doing so
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position is temporary and will Expire January 31, 2027

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties
• Experience cleaning multifamily residential or commercial buildings preferred
• Able to follow directions and handle projects
• Able to complete tasks on time
• Able to follow all Cushman & Wakefield safety policies and procedures

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Some related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $13.60 - $16.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com