Janitorial Lead

RW Solutions Inc•Wethersfield, CT

2h•Onsite

About The Position

CW Resources is seeking a working Lead Custodian to help maintain the daily cleanliness and safety of the Wethersfield DMV facility while guiding and supporting a custodial team, primarily composed of adults with disabilities. The lead performs custodial work alongside the team and helps team members build skills, stay motivated, and succeed at work. The position includes teaching cleaning techniques and safety procedures, explaining assignments and standards clearly, observing work and providing feedback, helping address work-related challenges and accommodations, and tracking performance and progress. The role also includes cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and maintaining floors; emptying trash and recycling; cleaning windows, doors, walls, and other surfaces; restocking supplies; maintaining entrances, stairs, and elevators; reporting maintenance issues and hazards; securing the building at shift boundaries; safely operating cleaning equipment; and responsibly handling cleaning products. The lead distributes tools and equipment, demonstrates tasks, works alongside staff, checks progress, supports end-of-day cleaning, and helps the team reflect on performance. The position is at the Wethersfield DMV, 60 State St, Wethersfield, CT 06109. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Pay is $22.30 per hour, paid weekly. Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on janitorial experience in commercial, industrial, educational, or government facilities.
Strong knowledge of cleaning practices and safety procedures.
Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment, such as floor scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, and power washers.
Comfort giving instructions and demonstrating cleaning tasks.
Ability to stay organized, follow daily routines, and track supplies or maintenance needs.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid Real ID.
Ability to obtain and maintain government base access.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, chemical handling, and proper personal protective equipment use.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying supply shortages or equipment failures and escalating them appropriately.
Attention to detail and ability to meet cleaning quality standards.
Time management and task prioritization, including coordinating multiple cleaning assignments.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks without constant supervision.
Good communication skills and a helpful, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

Teach custodial staff proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use.
Encourage and support team members, help build confidence and workplace skills, and explain tasks and performance standards clearly.
Observe work, provide constructive feedback, adapt coaching, help resolve work-related challenges, and track progress and accommodations.
Perform custodial duties, including cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and maintaining floors; and emptying trash and recycling.
Clean windows, doors, walls, glass, desks, shelves, and other surfaces; restock restroom and breakroom supplies; and maintain entrances, stairs, and elevators.
Identify and report maintenance issues and hazards.
Lock and unlock doors at the beginning and end of shifts.
Safely operate vacuums, floor machines, cleaning carts, and other cleaning equipment; handle cleaning products responsibly and follow safety procedures.
Explain daily assignments, distribute tools and equipment, demonstrate new tasks, and work alongside the team.
Monitor busy areas and work progress, offer guidance, and help complete end-of-day cleaning and waste removal.
Put away supplies and clean shared tools and equipment.
Discuss with team members what went well and what they can practice next time.