Lead Aircraft Cleaner
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Description
The Lead Aircraft Cleaner is responsible for overseeing and participating in the cleaning and servicing of aircraft interiors while ensuring compliance with company standards, airline requirements, and safety regulations. This position provides leadership to the cleaning team, coordinates daily assignments, and ensures all aircraft are cleaned efficiently and ready for on-time departures.
Pay Rate: $26.00 an hour
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Full-Time Nights including weekends)
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.
- Lead and direct Aircraft Cleaners in the performance of assigned duties.
- Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate daily work assignments.
- Perform aircraft interior cleaning, including:
- Vacuuming carpets and seats
- Cleaning tray tables, galleys, and lavatories
- Wiping overhead bins, windows, and interior surfaces
- Collecting and disposing of trash
- Restocking onboard supplies as required
- Inspect aircraft to ensure quality standards and airline specifications are met.
- Ensure aircraft are cleaned within established turnaround times.
- Train and mentor new employees on cleaning procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation.
- Monitor employee performance and report attendance, safety concerns, and performance issues to management.
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Report damaged equipment, aircraft discrepancies, and security concerns immediately.
- Assist management with staffing, scheduling, and operational needs.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous aircraft cleaning, janitorial, or aviation support experience required.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced airport environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow airline, airport, TSA, and company regulations.
- Must be dependable and maintain excellent attendance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain airport security clearance and/or SIDA badge, if required.