Job Description
The Lead Cleaner acts as the on-site supervisor for the cleaning team, bridging the gap between the staff and facility management. This role combines hands-on cleaning duties with leadership responsibilities. The Lead Cleaner ensures that the team operates efficiently, adheres to safety protocols, and maintains the highest standards of cleanliness. They are responsible for assigning tasks, inspecting completed work, and managing supply inventory.
The Lead Cleaner will perform a variety of custodial duties for Vaakawi. Such responsibilities shall be in accordance with established standards, instructions, and procedures of Vaakawi.
Experience
2+ Year
Employment Type
Full Time
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Job Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Team Supervision: Coordinate daily schedules, assign cleaning zones to staff, and ensure all shift tasks are completed on time.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct routine inspections of restrooms, common areas, and workspaces to verify cleanliness and correct deficiencies immediately.
- Training & Onboarding: Train new employees on cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and chemical safety (Safety Data Sheets/SDS).
- Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels of cleaning chemicals and consumables (paper towels, soap); submit orders for replenishment.
- Operational Support: fill in for absent staff members by performing standard cleaning duties; unlock/lock facilities if required.
- Reporting: serve as the primary point of contact for client complaints or facility issues; report maintenance needs or safety hazards to management.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Leadership: Ability to motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and resolve minor conflicts.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to report shift updates to management and instruct staff.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust schedules quickly (e.g., covering for a sick employee) and handle unexpected emergencies.
- Technical Expertise: extensive knowledge of cleaning chemicals, floor care procedures, and industrial equipment.
Perks and Benefits *
Sustainable Cleaning for a Healthier Workplace.
At Vaakawi, our mission is to create and maintain pristine, healthy, and welcoming environments for businesses of all types. As a family-owned leader in commercial cleaning in Arizona, we combine decades of experience with a personal commitment to integrity, accountability, and excellence.
We strive to deliver customized cleaning solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, using state-of-the-art equipment and eco-friendly products to ensure safe, efficient, and superior results. Our goal is simple: to provide an exceptional cleaning experience that promotes health, enhances productivity, and reflects the professionalism of your brand—so you can focus on what you do best.
