Cleaner / Environmental Services Technician (Shift Lead, weekends)

Shift Lead – Environmental Services Technician (Weekend Day Shift) – Northeast, DC (20002)

Men’s Residential Facility – Northeast DC (20002)

***Safety‑Sensitive, Government Facility, Background Checks & Drug/Alcohol Screening Required***

Pay: $25.00/hr

Schedule: Alternating Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays, 7am-3pm)

Position Summary

We’re seeking professional, dependable working Shift Leads who take pride in maintaining a clean, safe men’s residential facility. This is an active, hands‑on cleaning role.

Ideal Candidates Demonstrate

· Hands‑on commercial cleaning experience in shelters, hospitals, schools, or similar facilities

· Shift lead experience

· Reliable, professional, and strong in customer service and communication

· Dependable weekend availability

· Knowledge of proper cleaning protocols, high quality cleaning and organization.

Primary Responsibilities

· Model professionalism and adhere to company and facility policies, safety, and cleaning standards

· Complete shift opening and closing duties; Restock supplies.

· Ensure all assigned tasks are completed at a high standard, including filling coverage gaps, assisting staff when needed, and adjusting cleaning strategies during the shift

· Support a very small team and train when needed

· Communicate promptly with management

· Report incidents and any issues

· Clean, sanitize, and disinfect administrative areas, dormitories, dining areas, common spaces, lobbies, hallways, elevators, laundry spaces, and outdoor areas

· Clean and disinfect restrooms and shower rooms

· Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors and stairs; dust vents and assigned surfaces

· Clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors

· Remove trash and properly dispose of waste

· Respond to cleaning needs or situations that arise during the shift

· Conduct deep cleaning or detailed cleaning when requested

· Follow safety procedures when handling bodily fluids or unsanitary conditions

· Perform other duties as assigned

Experience Preferred:

· 2–3 years of professional commercial cleaning experience

· 1+ year shift lead or acting lead experience

Required Qualifications

· Safety‑sensitive, essential personnel role in a government facility

· Must complete background checks, including fingerprint‑based background checks, other background checks, and drug/alcohol screenings

· Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.

Hiring is at Company’s full discretion.

· Weekend and holiday availability required

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Strong reliability, punctuality, and professionalism

· Ability to operate a floor scrubbing machine and wet/dry vac

· OSHA awareness and knowledge of safe mopping techniques, sanitation standards, PPE use, cross‑contamination prevention, bloodborne pathogens, chemical safety, biohazard response, and sharps safety

Physical & Environmental Requirements

· Frequent movement throughout a large multi‑floor building, including stairs

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and lift 35–40 lbs

· Ability to open and close wide compactor doors

· Work with cleaning chemicals and follow all safety instructions

· Exposure to dust, odors, chemicals, bodily fluids, and biohazard conditions

· Work in areas with communicable illnesses and other environmental risks

· Strict adherence to safety protocols and handling items requiring heightened caution

· Ability to work professionally in a dynamic environment with individuals who have varying support needs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work alternating weekends (both Saturdays and Sundays) from 7am–3:00pm?
• Do you acknowledge that this role involves cleaning heavily soiled restrooms, biohazard conditions, and bodily fluids, and that these tasks are essential duties of the position?
• Do you acknowledge that this role requires cleaning heavily soiled restrooms, biohazard conditions, and bodily fluids, and that working safely in environments with elevated health and sanitation risks is an essential duty of the position?
• Do you have 2-3 years of professional cleaning experience in a commercial setting?
• Do you have at least 1 year experience as a shift lead?

Work Location: In person