Commercial Cleaner Lead [s]

CBRE Government & Defense Services•Manchester, IA

3d•$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 coordinates daily team activities, schedules and training, monitors equipment and supplies, communicates with clients and employees, inspects cleaning work, and provides cleaning support in designated private areas. You help resolve complex problems, support team and customer objectives, and model behaviors consistent with CBRE-GDS values. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least two years of job-related experience. Facilities, maintenance, custodial, or similar experience is preferred. No specific certification is required, though relevant maintenance, safety, or facilities operations certifications are a plus. The work may involve occasional exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals, and physically demanding activities such as stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The minimum pay rate is $18.00. The role may be eligible for competitive benefits, including medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentive benefits. Pre-employment substance abuse testing is performed, and the workplace is drug-free.

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 lbs.
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 efficiently complete tasks 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 the team's daily activities; establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
Schedule daily staff meetings and required in-service training sessions.
Check cleaning equipment condition, order supplies as needed, and ensure supplies are kept in a safe, secure area.
Coordinate and liaise with clients and employees, and handle complaints and feedback.
Inform the team of requests 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 building areas as needed.
Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
May establish new techniques to help the team meet its objectives.
Support team and related-team objectives and ensure personal and team outcomes positively affect customer objectives.
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE-GDS values.