Lead Cleaning Technician

Cleaning Team Lead — Columbia, SC

Have you worked professionally in cleaning but feel stuck in a job with little opportunity for growth? Are you looking for a small business that genuinely values its team? Do you want to take on a little more responsibility while continuing to use the cleaning skills you already have?

If so, this could be a great fit for you!

Starting Pay: $19/hour

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll spend the vast majority of your time actively cleaning alongside your team. You’ll also help maintain quality standards, support your teammates, and help train new employees.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cleaning Duties

• Perform residential cleaning assignments as the primary function of this role.
• Spend approximately 99% of your time actively cleaning.
• Work side-by-side with your team to complete high-quality cleans.
• Follow company cleaning procedures and quality standards.

2. Quality Control & Inspections

• Conduct final quality checks to ensure each cleaning meets company standards.
• Re-clean areas when necessary to meet quality expectations.
• Communicate inspection results and provide constructive feedback to team members.

3. Team Support & Leadership

• Help uphold company values, cleaning standards, and expectations.
• Address performance issues with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
• Help foster a team culture built around kindness, accountability, professionalism, and Quality First.

4. Training & Onboarding

• Train new employees on cleaning procedures and quality standards.
• Provide ongoing support and encouragement to help team members succeed.
• Lead by example through your own work ethic and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Professional cleaning experience, particularly residential cleaning.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, empathetic approach to working with others.
• Comfortable driving between multiple cleaning locations throughout the Columbia, SC area.
• Reliable, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Management experience is NOT required. We’ll provide the support and tools you need to succeed in this role.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable vehicle for traveling between cleaning assignments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional cleaning experience is required.

Typical Schedule

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Type

Part-time

Benefits

• Starting pay of $19/hour
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for growth and increased responsibility
• Training and ongoing support
• Work with a small, supportive team

Application Questions

• Do you understand that approximately 99% of this role involves actively cleaning?
• Do you have a reliable vehicle that you can use to travel between cleaning assignments? (Public transportation does not accommodate the needs of this role.)
• Do you have professional cleaning experience? (Professional cleaning experience is required.)

License/Certification

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location

In person — Columbia, South Carolina

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active driver's license and personal vehicle? (Public transit will not work for this position)
• Do you have residential cleaning experience?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19