Lead Worker-Janitorial

$300 Sign on Bonus to be paid after 90 days of employment

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work. 

Why This Role Matters  

The Lead Janitor plays a key role in ensuring high-quality custodial services are delivered in compliance with Federal contract requirements. This position provides daily leadership, coordination, and oversight of custodial staff while upholding Didlake’s mission to create opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities. 

What You Will Do  

• Provide overall direction, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of custodial staff assigned to the contract. 

• Plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with contract requirements, Didlake policies and procedures, and applicable laws. 

• Clean hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator banks, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas. 

• Clean floors using brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing and waxing machines. 

• Polish metalwork such as fixtures and fittings. 

• Wash windows, door panels, and sills. 

• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash. 

• Replenish bathroom and floor supplies. 

• Assign tasks, issue supplies and equipment, and inspect completed work for quality and compliance with standards. 

• Train employees on assigned work, proper use of equipment, supplies, and safety procedures. 

• Address employee and customer concerns, resolving issues or referring them to a supervisor as needed. 

• Serve as a role model by demonstrating dependability, strong work ethic, business ethics, and professional appearance. 

• Foster a positive team environment and support quality performance. 

• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and timely. 

• Act as a good steward of employer and government resources. 

• Follow all safety standards and guidelines in the use of equipment and job-related activities. 

• Fill in for general cleaning staff as needed. 

• Transport teams, supplies, and equipment to worksites as required. 

• Complete and maintain all required Didlake training. 

Qualifications

What You Bring  

• Prior supervisory experience in a custodial or maintenance environment. 

• Ability to lead, motivate, and support employees with disabilities. 

• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and teamwork. 
• Access to the work site for this position requires a valid Real ID.

Education & Experience 

• High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from the 12th grade. 
• One (1) year of recent, relevant experience in commercial custodial or maintenance servic