Specialty Cleaning Janitorial Lead

Salt Lake City, UTFull-time$25/hrPosted Jul 29, 2026

A Specialty Cleaning Janitorial Lead oversees the cleaning of both hard-surface floors and carpets, ensuring facilities meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene. This role combines operational leadership with hands-on cleaning expertise, managing teams, maintaining equipment, and enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations  

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members |

Pay: $25.00 per hour

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Schedule: must have open availability 

Team Leadership & Operations

Plan, organize, and manage the work of cleaning staff, assigning tasks for both floor and carpet areas

Develop and maintain weekly schedules, ensuring all areas are covered and deadlines met

Train, supervise, and motivate cleaning staff on proper use of equipment, chemicals, and safety protocols 

Perform other related duties as assigned by management including fill-in for other janitorial positions that we may need you to cover.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Oversee daily cleaning of carpets, hard surfaces, and related areas, including shampooing, bonnet cleaning, hot water extraction, stripping, sealing, and waxing of hard surface floors.

Inspect floors and carpets for damage, stains, or wear, and recommend repairs or replacements 

Window Cleaning and pressure washing also to be performed

Operate and maintain cleaning equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, and carpet extractors and pressure washers

Ensure adherence to safety standards when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment 

Supplies & Equipment Management

Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed 

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on cleaning tools

Quality Control & Compliance

Conduct regular inspections to verify cleaning quality and compliance with client or organizational standards.

Enforce health and safety regulations, including proper storage and handling of hazardous materials 

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients or management regarding cleaning issues, special requests, and service quality 

Address complaints promptly and implement corrective actions 

 

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare reports on cleaning activities, staff attendance, expenses, and incident reports 

Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, completed tasks, and maintenance logs 

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Experience in carpet and floor cleaning (2+ years preferred) Indeed.

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment operation, and safety protocols.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in fast-paced environments.

Certifications in carpet cleaning or related fields are a plus.

  • Experience in carpet and floor cleaning (2+ years preferred)
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in fast-paced environments.
  • Certifications in carpet cleaning or related fields are a plus.
  • Valid Drivers Licence 
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English for communitcation and reporting purposes

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