Janitorial Team Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Obtaining and maintaining the appropriate Security Clearance is required to access the primary worksite. Obtaining Securing Clearance can be a lengthy process and will be discussed during the initial interview. Everyone is encouraged to apply! CW staff will help throughout the entire process.

• Location: USCG HQ St. Elizabeth's, DC 20032
• Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
• Pay: $22.65/ hour

As a Team Lead Trainer, you'll spend your day training, coaching, and supporting team members in janitorial and facility maintenance duties while working alongside them to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. You will demonstrate proper cleaning techniques, provide hands-on instruction with equipment and cleaning products, and help employees build the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Throughout the day, you'll monitor work quality, answer questions, encourage teamwork, and provide individualized support to employees, including individuals with disabilities. By leading through example and fostering a positive work environment, you'll play an important role in helping your team deliver exceptional custodial services while achieving their professional goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience working in the human services field providing mentorship, support, or coaching to individuals with disabilities
• Previous experience leading, training, or supervising custodial, janitorial, or facilities maintenance teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide individualized coaching and support tailored to each employee's specific needs.
• Experience creating and implementing training and development programs.
• Strong team-building, decision-making, verbal communication, active listening, and time management skills.
• Patience and empathy when training and supporting employees with diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
• A positive, encouraging attitude and the ability to build trust, confidence, and motivation in team members.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback in a compassionate, professional, and effective manner.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Flexibility and adaptability when adjusting training methods to meet individual employee and operational needs.
• Dependability, accountability, and a willingness to lead by example while working alongside team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, OSHA standards, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Experience training employees on the safe use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and custodial best practices.
• Comfortable using email, mobile devices, and basic computer applications for communication, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and helping employees develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to succeed in the workplace.
• Use strong customer service skills to build positive relationships with coworkers, government officials, and the public.

What you'll Need to be Successful:

• A passion for supporting and developing employees, including individuals with disabilities.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with team members.
• Strong communication and active listening skills to provide effective coaching, guidance, and feedback.
• A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work alongside employees and lead by example.
• The ability to adapt training approaches to meet individual learning styles and needs.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and excellent customer service.
• The ability to foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
• A reliable, dependable work ethic and a desire to help others succeed.

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• Previous experience supervising, training, or leading custodial or janitorial teams.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a human services environment.
• Knowledge of floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet extraction.
• Experience ordering supplies, managing inventory, and maintaining equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, workplace safety practices, and PPE requirements.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Experience conducting employee training, performance coaching, or workplace development programs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, scheduling, and recordkeeping.
• Experience working in government, commercial, healthcare, or large-facility environments.
• Active security clearance or previous experience working in a secure government facility.

Why You'll Love This Job

• You’ll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Gain valuable skills and experience with professional cleaning tools and techniques.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you:

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Paid Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical, Dental
  • Vision - voluntary benefit
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout your shift to clean and maintain different areas.
• Repetitive motions such as mopping, sweeping, wiping, and scrubbing surfaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning equipment and supplies weighing up to 20-30 pounds regularly, and occasionally from 50-75 pounds.
• Navigating stairs, ramps, or uneven flooring safely while carrying tools or supplies.
• The work environment will mostly be inside but outside building maintenance should be expected in this position. Outdoor work may be in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, humidity, light rain, and cooler temperatures, including sleet and snow.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and solvents—training is provided to ensure safe handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is always required.
• Possible exposure to dust, dirt, allergens, and other typical indoor environmental factors.
• Possible Exposure to lawn chemicals, dust, pollen, grass, and debris.
• May encounter biohazardous materials or bodily fluids (especially in healthcare or public restrooms) with proper safety protocols and PPE in place.
• Working in confined or awkward spaces such as under sinks, behind furniture, or inside equipment areas may be required.
• Noise from vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and other cleaning machinery may be present; hearing protection provided when necessary.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

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Company Overview: CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job‑related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

Contingent Employment: Any offer of employment is contingent upon contract award and/or funding and the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance

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