Sanitation Team Lead
About the role
Who We Are
Everclean is a trusted Canadian-owned and operated facility services provider, proudly operating under Kandor Management Corp., alongside Guardteck Security and Kendrix Technologies. We specialize in delivering professional cleaning and maintenance services across a wide range of industries and environments. We believe exceptional cleaning starts with the right people. That’s why we invest in our teams through hands-on training, ongoing support, and clear opportunities for growth. When our people are equipped and supported, it shows in the quality, consistency, and care delivered at every site. Cleanliness is more than appearance, it’s about health, safety, and creating spaces people can feel good in. Our teams take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept environments while building strong relationships with the clients and communities we serve. Every site is approached with attention to detail, reliability, and pride in doing the job right. Our strength is our people. Every role contributes to the high standard of cleaning service we are known for, and each team member plays an important part in delivering it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace where people can grow and build lasting careers. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Everclean team and be part of the work that keeps spaces clean, safe, and running smoothly every day.
Position Summary
The Sanitation Team Lead oversees the day-to-day activities of the sanitation crew, ensuring that all cleaning and sanitizing work is completed safely, on schedule, and to required health and hygiene standards. Working alongside the team, the Lead assigns tasks, verifies quality, enforces safety and chemical-handling procedures, and serves as the first point of contact for the crew. The role combines hands-on sanitation work with supervision, training, and coordination in environments that include cold and wet spaces and routine chemical exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Coordination Assign daily tasks and cleaning zones to the sanitation crew and monitor progress against the schedule. Lead by example, performing hands-on cleaning and sanitizing duties alongside the team as needed. Coordinate shift start-up, breaks, and hand-offs to ensure coverage and continuity. Act as the first point of contact for the crew, resolving day-to-day issues and escalating as appropriate.
Quality & Compliance
Inspect completed work to confirm cleanliness and sanitation standards are met; direct re-cleaning where required. Ensure chemicals are measured, mixed, and applied according to label directions, dilution ratios, and safety data sheets (SDS). Enforce all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including WHMIS and site-specific procedures. Maintain accurate cleaning logs, inspection records, checklists, and shift documentation. Support audits and inspections and help implement corrective actions.
Training & Safety
Train new and existing crew members on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, and safe chemical handling. Ensure PPE is available, worn correctly, and maintained by all team members. Identify and report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and supply shortages promptly. Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request replenishment as needed.
Qualifications
Required Legally eligible to work in Canada. Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial, cleaning, or facility maintenance, including some lead, senior, or supervisory experience. Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation standards. Strong communication and organizational skills; able to direct and motivate a team. Able to follow and enforce written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and documentation requirements. Physically able to perform the demands of the role (see Physical Requirements below).
Preferred
WHMIS certification (or willingness to complete training upon hire). Experience in a commercial, industrial, or food-related sanitation environment. Familiarity with scheduling, inspections, and basic reporting or record-keeping.
Working Conditions
Regular work in cold and wet environments, including refrigerated or damp spaces. Routine exposure to cleaning agents, sanitizers, and industrial chemicals; safe handling and PPE use are mandatory. Exposure to noise, odours, steam, and slippery surfaces. May work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays depending on the site schedule. Fast-paced environment with defined cleaning windows and deadlines, and responsibility for crew output.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to [25 kg / 50 lbs] and handle equipment safely. Manual dexterity to operate cleaning tools and equipment. Ability to tolerate temperature changes and prolonged exposure to wet and cold conditions. Ability to wear PPE, including gloves, boots, eye protection, and protective clothing, throughout the shift. #ECHP Why Join Everclean Growth Potential As part of a growing Kandor Management Corp. company, we continue to expand and invest in people who take initiative, show reliability, and want to build long-term careers in facility services.
Learn & Develop
Gain practical, on-the-job experience across cleaning operations, quality assurance, client service, scheduling, compliance, and leadership support. This is a strong pathway to develop real operational skills and grow within the organization.
Strong Team Environment
Be part of a team that works together, communicates clearly, and supports one another to get the job done right. We move as one team with shared standards and accountability.
Purpose Driven Work
Our cleaning teams play a critical role in maintaining safe, healthy, and welcoming environments. Your work directly supports the people who deliver essential facility services every day. Recognition & Appreciation We value consistency, effort, and pride in the work. Contributions are noticed, and both everyday performance and major achievements are recognized. If this opportunity excites you and you feel you’d be a strong fit, we’d love to connect. Ready to be awesome? Apply today and help us build something special. Everclean is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all.
Not the right fit? Search for Sanitation Team Lead jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Kandor Management Corporation
Recognizing the need for complete, seamless services tailored to diverse sites and properties, Kandor Management Corporation offers full-service facilities management customized to fit your needs. Our group of companies provides our clientele with total maintenance for worry-free operations.
Guardteck Security Co. excels in ensuring the safety of people, property, and assets in commercial, residential, retail, and indoor and outdoor events. Our teams also specialize in event security, crowd control, mobile patrols, and VIP protection.
Everclean Facility Services offers a refreshingly positive approach to a broad spectrum of custodian, facility management services and skilled trades. A dedicated Site Manager will help you lead interior and exterior upkeep.
#EverythingWithKandor
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Sanitation Team Lead
About the role
Who We Are
Everclean is a trusted Canadian-owned and operated facility services provider, proudly operating under Kandor Management Corp., alongside Guardteck Security and Kendrix Technologies. We specialize in delivering professional cleaning and maintenance services across a wide range of industries and environments. We believe exceptional cleaning starts with the right people. That’s why we invest in our teams through hands-on training, ongoing support, and clear opportunities for growth. When our people are equipped and supported, it shows in the quality, consistency, and care delivered at every site. Cleanliness is more than appearance, it’s about health, safety, and creating spaces people can feel good in. Our teams take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept environments while building strong relationships with the clients and communities we serve. Every site is approached with attention to detail, reliability, and pride in doing the job right. Our strength is our people. Every role contributes to the high standard of cleaning service we are known for, and each team member plays an important part in delivering it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace where people can grow and build lasting careers. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Everclean team and be part of the work that keeps spaces clean, safe, and running smoothly every day.
Position Summary
The Sanitation Team Lead oversees the day-to-day activities of the sanitation crew, ensuring that all cleaning and sanitizing work is completed safely, on schedule, and to required health and hygiene standards. Working alongside the team, the Lead assigns tasks, verifies quality, enforces safety and chemical-handling procedures, and serves as the first point of contact for the crew. The role combines hands-on sanitation work with supervision, training, and coordination in environments that include cold and wet spaces and routine chemical exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Coordination Assign daily tasks and cleaning zones to the sanitation crew and monitor progress against the schedule. Lead by example, performing hands-on cleaning and sanitizing duties alongside the team as needed. Coordinate shift start-up, breaks, and hand-offs to ensure coverage and continuity. Act as the first point of contact for the crew, resolving day-to-day issues and escalating as appropriate.
Quality & Compliance
Inspect completed work to confirm cleanliness and sanitation standards are met; direct re-cleaning where required. Ensure chemicals are measured, mixed, and applied according to label directions, dilution ratios, and safety data sheets (SDS). Enforce all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including WHMIS and site-specific procedures. Maintain accurate cleaning logs, inspection records, checklists, and shift documentation. Support audits and inspections and help implement corrective actions.
Training & Safety
Train new and existing crew members on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, and safe chemical handling. Ensure PPE is available, worn correctly, and maintained by all team members. Identify and report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, and supply shortages promptly. Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request replenishment as needed.
Qualifications
Required Legally eligible to work in Canada. Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial, cleaning, or facility maintenance, including some lead, senior, or supervisory experience. Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation standards. Strong communication and organizational skills; able to direct and motivate a team. Able to follow and enforce written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and documentation requirements. Physically able to perform the demands of the role (see Physical Requirements below).
Preferred
WHMIS certification (or willingness to complete training upon hire). Experience in a commercial, industrial, or food-related sanitation environment. Familiarity with scheduling, inspections, and basic reporting or record-keeping.
Working Conditions
Regular work in cold and wet environments, including refrigerated or damp spaces. Routine exposure to cleaning agents, sanitizers, and industrial chemicals; safe handling and PPE use are mandatory. Exposure to noise, odours, steam, and slippery surfaces. May work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays depending on the site schedule. Fast-paced environment with defined cleaning windows and deadlines, and responsibility for crew output.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to [25 kg / 50 lbs] and handle equipment safely. Manual dexterity to operate cleaning tools and equipment. Ability to tolerate temperature changes and prolonged exposure to wet and cold conditions. Ability to wear PPE, including gloves, boots, eye protection, and protective clothing, throughout the shift. #ECHP Why Join Everclean Growth Potential As part of a growing Kandor Management Corp. company, we continue to expand and invest in people who take initiative, show reliability, and want to build long-term careers in facility services.
Learn & Develop
Gain practical, on-the-job experience across cleaning operations, quality assurance, client service, scheduling, compliance, and leadership support. This is a strong pathway to develop real operational skills and grow within the organization.
Strong Team Environment
Be part of a team that works together, communicates clearly, and supports one another to get the job done right. We move as one team with shared standards and accountability.
Purpose Driven Work
Our cleaning teams play a critical role in maintaining safe, healthy, and welcoming environments. Your work directly supports the people who deliver essential facility services every day. Recognition & Appreciation We value consistency, effort, and pride in the work. Contributions are noticed, and both everyday performance and major achievements are recognized. If this opportunity excites you and you feel you’d be a strong fit, we’d love to connect. Ready to be awesome? Apply today and help us build something special. Everclean is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all.
Not the right fit? Search for Sanitation Team Lead jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About Kandor Management Corporation
Recognizing the need for complete, seamless services tailored to diverse sites and properties, Kandor Management Corporation offers full-service facilities management customized to fit your needs. Our group of companies provides our clientele with total maintenance for worry-free operations.
Guardteck Security Co. excels in ensuring the safety of people, property, and assets in commercial, residential, retail, and indoor and outdoor events. Our teams also specialize in event security, crowd control, mobile patrols, and VIP protection.
Everclean Facility Services offers a refreshingly positive approach to a broad spectrum of custodian, facility management services and skilled trades. A dedicated Site Manager will help you lead interior and exterior upkeep.
#EverythingWithKandor