Lead Custodian - Weekend Night Shift

Verde Clean • Troy, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Custodian at Verde Clean, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and welcoming atmosphere of facilities. This role involves a combination of hands-on custodial work and leadership responsibilities, including supervising a team, managing communications via phone and email, and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness. Verde Clean is an eco-friendly facilities services company focused on environmental protection and social justice, aiming to provide clean spaces while supporting sustainability and community well-being.

Requirements

• Previous custodial experience, preferably with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout an entire shift on various surfaces.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate multi-floor facilities as needed.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 lbs. unassisted frequently; up to 35 infrequently.
• Must be able to push and maneuver loaded janitorial carts, trash receptacles, and supply carts weighing up to 25 lbs. frequently; up to 35 infrequently.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and overhead reaching up to 8 feet using a step stool or ladder; repeated twisting and extension of arms and shoulders while mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, and wiping surfaces.
• Ability to grip, squeeze, and manipulate cleaning tools, spray bottles, brooms, mops, and equipment controls repeatedly throughout the shift; manual dexterity sufficient to operate floor buffers, auto scrubbers, wet/dry vacuums, and steam cleaners.
• Ability to identify areas requiring cleaning, inspect surfaces for soil and residue, and read product labels and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Ability to distinguish colors sufficient to sort waste streams and identify chemical products.
• Must be able to work in environments with varying temperatures including outdoor areas, and high-humidity areas such as restrooms and kitchens.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and allergens while following all PPE and safety protocols.
• Capable of maintaining consistent physical output throughout the shift with standard rest breaks.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover assigned cleaning areas and assist with day-to-day custodial tasks.
• Support and supervise the team.
• Take incoming phone calls on the company-issued phone and follow up as needed.
• Respond to emails and coordinate tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all building occupants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid volunteer hours
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed