Commercial Cleaner Lead - 2nd Shift [s]

CBRE Government & Defense Services•Decorah Township, IA
•$18

About The Position

As a CBRE Government & Defense Services Commercial Cleaning Lead, you oversee cleaners at the site and supervise staff responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment for employees and clients. The role is full-time on the second shift and includes both team leadership and hands-on cleaning support in designated private areas of the building. The role involves coordinating daily team activities, schedules, assignments, training, supplies, client and employee requests, and inspections. You help resolve complex problems, ensure the team follows standardized cleaning processes and company standards, and support team and customer objectives while modeling CBRE-GDS values. The work may involve occasional exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals. The position requires physically demanding tasks, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The minimum pay rate is $18.00. The position may be eligible for benefits that can include medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentives benefits. Pre-employment substance abuse testing is performed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to follow established work routines and procedures.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to complete tasks efficiently within designated timeframes.
  • Reliable and dependable, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in facilities, maintenance, custodial work, or a similar field.
  • Relevant certifications in maintenance, safety, or facilities operations.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage daily team activities; establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
  • Schedule daily staff meetings and required in-service training sessions.
  • Check cleaning equipment condition and order supplies as needed; ensure supplies are kept in a safe, secure area.
  • Coordinate and liaise with clients and employees, and handle complaints and feedback.
  • Communicate requests to the team and confirm completion; inspect cleaners’ work and submit daily cleanliness reports.
  • Initiate regular training on procedures for using chemical cleaners.
  • Ensure standardized cleaning processes meet company standards.
  • Provide daily cleaning support to designated private areas of the building as needed.
  • Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
  • Establish new techniques as needed to help the team meet its objectives.
  • Support team objectives and those of related teams, and ensure personal and team outcomes positively affect customer objectives.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE-GDS values.

Benefits

  • The position may be eligible for medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentives benefits.
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