Facilities Cleaning Lead

Description

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Responsibilities

The Facilities Cleaning Lead is responsible for supporting a clean, safe, and well-maintained work environment across company facilities. This role leads daily cleaning activities, supports team members, monitors work quality, and helps ensure cleaning tasks are completed consistently and on schedule. The Facilities Cleaning Lead should be dependable, professional, and willing to work Monday through Friday until 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cleaning Operations: Lead and participate in daily cleaning tasks to ensure facilities are clean, organized, and ready for use.
  • Complete assigned cleaning duties, including offices, restrooms, break areas, common spaces, and other facility areas.
  • Ensure cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly and on time each day.
  • Monitor supplies and notify the appropriate person when items need to be restocked.
• Team Leadership: Provide day-to-day guidance and support to cleaning team members.
  • Help assign tasks and ensure team members understand daily priorities
  • Set a positive example through reliability, professionalism, and strong work habits
  • Support a team-oriented work environment and help resolve minor issues when needed
• Quality and Safety: Maintain high standards for cleanliness, safety, and proper use of cleaning products and equipment.
  • Inspect work areas to confirm cleaning standards are being met
  • Follow company safety procedures, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment
  • Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or damaged equipment promptly.
• Communication and Accountability: Communicate clearly with supervisors, team members, and other departments as needed.
  • Provide updates on cleaning progress, supply needs, or facility concerns
  • Help ensure daily expectations are understood and followed by the team
  • Maintain a dependable attendance record and consistently meet scheduled work hours.
• Uphold Tapani's Purpose document : Demonstrate actions and behaviors that align with Tapani's Purpose and Values (Purpose and Values).

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and support team members
• Reliable, dependable, and willing to work Monday through Friday until 7:00 PM
• Team player with a positive attitude and professional maturity
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, safe facilities
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and manage daily priorities
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, supplies, tools, and safety practice
• Ability to work independently while also supporting the larger team.

Education and Experience

• Previous cleaning, janitorial, custodial, or facilities experience preferred
• Prior lead, supervisory, or team coordination experience preferred
• Experience using cleaning equipment and safely handling cleaning supplies is helpful.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work Monday through Friday until 7:00 PM
• Must demonstrate dependable attendance and consistent follow-through
• Must be professional, responsible, and able to lead by example
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $22.50 - $27.50 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Monthly $75 phone allowance or company phone
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match
• See the full list of benefits here

Note: Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, lift, push and pull 40 pounds at a time, and ability to sit, stand and work on computer for prolonged periods of time.

Note: This job description does not contain a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities of this position. Tapani reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position as it deems necessary.