Janitorial Lead

Company: Bronco Wine Company
Reporting to: Facility Maintenance Manager
Travel Requirements: 7–10%, based on business needs, including travel between company facilities as assigned
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
Pay Range: $24.45–$34.80 per hour
Location: Onsite, Ceres, CA
Shift: First Shift

Bronco Wine Company is seeking a Janitorial Lead based in Ceres, CA. The Janitorial Lead performs and coordinates the daily cleaning and upkeep of assigned buildings and grounds to help maintain clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly facilities.

In addition to performing hands-on janitorial duties, the Janitorial Lead provides day-to-day work direction to assigned team members, supports training, monitors the quality and completion of assigned work, helps coordinate supplies and equipment, and serves as a point of contact for routine janitorial questions and operational needs. This position may travel to other company facilities based on business needs.

Bronco Wine Company was founded in 1973. Our family-owned company strives to continue and improve upon being vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focusing on crafting quality wines for every table. Our family’s resilience and sustained growth will continue to be fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Lead Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and work areas to janitorial team members based on established priorities and operational needs.
• Adjust daily assignments as necessary to address absences, changing facility needs, spills, events, or other priorities.
• Train new and existing team members on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, chemical safety, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable company standards.
• Inspect completed work for cleanliness, quality, consistency, and adherence to established procedures.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and follow up with team members when assigned work requires correction or additional attention.
• Monitor janitorial supplies and equipment and maintain accurate inventory information.
• Communicate schedules, supply or equipment needs, operational concerns, and staffing needs to the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Communicate attendance issues to the appropriate manager in accordance with established procedures.
• Promote professional and respectful working relationships among team members, employees, and others using the assigned facilities.
• Travel to other company facilities as assigned to support janitorial and facility needs.

Cleaning and Facility Upkeep

• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, buff, and polish floors, including tile, concrete, carpet, hardwood, and other applicable surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, counters, and partitions, and replenish soap, paper products, and other supplies.
• Dust, clean, and sanitize desks, furniture, door handles, light switches, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated collection areas.
• Clean windows, glass doors, walls, baseboards, vents, light fixtures, and other assigned surfaces.
• Perform scheduled deep-cleaning activities, which may include carpet extraction, stripping and waxing floors, and pressure washing.
• Set up and break down rooms for meetings, events, and other business activities as assigned.
• Respond to spills, cleaning needs, and other janitorial service requests in a timely manner.
• Perform minor facility-support tasks within the scope of the position, such as replacing light bulbs, and report maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate manager.
• Maintain janitorial equipment, storage areas, supply areas, and assigned workspaces in a clean and orderly condition.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow applicable safety procedures and requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labeling, chemical dilution, handling, and storage.
• Place wet-floor signs, barriers, and other appropriate warnings when necessary to help prevent slips, trips, falls, or exposure to cleaning activities.
• Inspect, clean, and safely operate assigned janitorial equipment and report damaged, defective, or malfunctioning equipment.
• Follow established procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous or biohazardous materials.
• Secure assigned areas, turn off lights, and lock designated doors or windows as directed.
• Promptly report safety hazards, incidents, injuries, spills, security concerns, and facility conditions requiring additional attention.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the position’s purpose and operational needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; in lieu of a high school diploma or GED, relevant work experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, building maintenance, or other relevant experience.
• Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, and industrial vacuums.
• Working knowledge of cleaning products, disinfectants, chemical dilution, labeling, handling, and applicable safety practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions, product labels, Safety Data Sheets, warning signs, and other safety information necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel approximately 7–10% based on business needs, including travel between company facilities as assigned.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays when required based on facility and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading, training, or coordinating a janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or similar team.
• Experience working in a winery, manufacturing, industrial, office, hospitality, or similar facility environment.
• Custodial or cleaning-industry training or certification, such as a Cleaning Management Institute (CMI), ISSA, or comparable credential.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of janitorial and custodial cleaning procedures, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling, dilution, labeling, storage, and Safety Data Sheet practices.
• Ability to safely operate commercial janitorial equipment required for assigned duties.
• Ability to provide clear day-to-day work direction and training to assigned team members.
• Ability to inspect completed work and identify areas requiring additional cleaning or corrective attention.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, organize daily assignments, and prioritize changing facility needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established work priorities and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining established cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate supply, inventory, and related janitorial records.
• Ability to communicate facility, equipment, supply, staffing, safety, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Reliable and regular attendance consistent with the position’s scheduling requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance and/or appropriate material-handling equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation, as applicable to the assigned task.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, squat, and reach overhead or below the waist, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb stairs and use approved ladders or step stools as required to access assigned cleaning areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to push and pull janitorial equipment, including mop buckets, floor equipment, and waste carts, across different surfaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and operate cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform the physical activities necessary to identify and respond to spills, hazards, alarms, and other conditions requiring attention, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in indoor facility, office, restroom, production, warehouse, and common areas and may also include outdoor areas.
• Work may involve varying temperatures, noise, dust, wet or slippery surfaces, cleaning products, disinfectants, and odors associated with janitorial work.
• Assigned duties may involve handling or cleaning areas affected by bodily fluids or other potentially biohazardous materials in accordance with established safety procedures and required PPE.
• Work may be performed near employees, visitors, production activities, equipment, or moving lift-truck traffic depending on the assigned facility area.
• The position may require travel between company facilities based on assigned work and business needs.
• The work schedule may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays based on facility and business needs.
• Employees must follow applicable safety, sanitation, chemical-handling, and personal protective equipment requirements.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Side-shield safety glasses, high-visibility safety vest, head and ear protection, and appropriate safety footwear when working in production facilities or other designated operational areas.
• Gloves, eye protection, slip-resistant footwear, and other task-specific personal protective equipment may be required based on the cleaning activity, product used, work area, identified hazard, and applicable safety procedures.