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Janitorial Lead | NAS Jacksonville Commissary

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc.

Location: NAS Jacksonville Commissary

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.75 per hour

Schedule: Day Shift | 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Rotating Schedule

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. is seeking a dependable and experienced Janitorial Lead to oversee day-shift custodial operations at the NAS Jacksonville Commissary.

This is a working lead position, meaning you will supervise and support janitorial staff while also performing custodial duties alongside the team. The Janitorial Lead is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, productivity, safety, and contract performance throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can motivate employees, maintain schedules, monitor quality, address performance concerns, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Lead, train, and support day-shift janitorial staff.
• Establish and reinforce employee productivity and performance expectations.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide direction when improvements are needed.
• Create, manage, and adjust employee schedules while remaining within established labor budgets.
• Track employee time and manage vacation and sick leave requests through the payroll system.
• Provide daily reports to the Senior Custodial Supervisor.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the Senior Custodial Supervisor, Quality Assurance Evaluator, Commissary staff, and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in contract performance and daily operations.

• Inspect completed custodial work and address deficiencies before quality inspections.
• Maintain and enforce quality and productivity standards.
• Monitor custodial supply inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Ensure janitorial equipment is maintained properly and employees are trained to operate equipment safely.
• Ensure chemical containers are properly labeled.
• Require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Report equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize assigned areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops, toilets, and bathroom stalls.
• Empty trash and replace liners.
• Restock restroom, break room, and common-area supplies.
• Clean glass and other assigned surfaces.
• Maintain clean and organized janitorial closets.
• Assist with floor care and other custodial responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Dependability and consistent attendance.
• Ability to train, supervise, and support employees.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to identify and correct performance or quality concerns.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage employee schedules and labor requirements.
• Professionalism when working in a military environment.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to read and write effectively for workplace documentation and communication.
• Ability to train, supervise, and support janitorial employees.
• Ability to organize and maintain floor-care schedules.
• Ability to create and adjust employee schedules while remaining within established labor budgets.
• Ability to identify, report, and correct quality deficiencies.
• Ability to safely operate commercial floor-care equipment, including riding auto scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, side-by-side buffers, and commercial pressure washers.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally in a military environment.
• Ability to successfully complete required local and federal background checks.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with disabilities.

• Previous janitorial supervisory or leadership experience.

This is an active, hands-on position that requires the ability to lift and maneuver floor-care and other janitorial equipment. Employees must be able to stand, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, reach above the shoulders, and maintain continuous walking or standing for extended periods. The position also requires sufficient vision to inspect work for cleanliness, accuracy, and appearance and the ability to work in environments where dust may be present. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

At Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, our mission extends beyond providing quality services. We create meaningful employment opportunities and foster an inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities can contribute and succeed.

As a Janitorial Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, support employee development, and help ensure high-quality custodial services for one of our federal contract locations.

If you are a dependable, hands-on leader who takes pride in quality work and helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.