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Overview Position Summary Trainer/ Start-Up Coordinator is a full-time position and responsible for preparing and supporting the launch of new customer accounts for Building One Facility Services. This role coordinates start-up readiness, provides hands-on training, verifies cleaning quality and safety, and helps transition the account to the ongoing operations team. The ideal candidate is a practical leader, strong trainer, clear communicator, and detail-oriented problem solver. Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Operations Management before each new customer launch.
• Work with HR Recruiter to assist in hiring efforts for new accounts if needed.
• Review the scope of work, cleaning specifications, schedules, frequencies, and special requirements. . Travel to multiple client locations as needed, using company vehicle to perform assigned dutties.
• Conduct or participate in pre-start facility walkthroughs.
• Identify staffing, equipment, chemical, supply, PPE, and training requirements.
• Confirm that required equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies are available before service begins.
• Help organize janitorial closets, equipment storage areas, and supply inventory.
• Ensure the cleaning team understands the building layout, security procedures, restricted areas, alarms, and customer expectations.
• Responsible for creating checklists as needed to avoid repetitive issues.
• Ensure supplies and materials are transported from the warehouse to the site prior or on the day of the start up.
• Assist in creating efficient cleaning routines using scope of work (per site).
• Ensure staff remains within weekly budget targets to avoid overages.
• Provide hands-on leadership during the first days or weeks of a new account and communicate start-up issues promptly. Employee Training
• Conduct orientation and hands-on training for cleaners, team leads, and newly appointed supervisors.
• Train employees in restroom cleaning and disinfection, office and common-area cleaning, dusting, high-touch-point cleaning, trash and recycling, vacuuming, carpet care, floor care, and machine operation.
• Train employees on proper chemical dilution and application, equipment care, infection-control procedures when applicable, and proper PPE use.
• Demonstrate correct procedures and verify that employees can perform assigned tasks before working independently.
• Other tasks as assigned by management. Physical Requirements
• Stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, kneel, and lift as required.
• Lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Operate vacuums, floor machines, autoscrubbers, and other assigned cleaning equipment.
• Perform physical cleaning demonstrations during employee training.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the janitorial or commercial cleaning industry.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required, with Spanish being essential for this role.
• Willingness to work extra hours as needed.
• Exceptional customer service, being polite and courteous with customers and their employees at all times.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a DMV background check to operate a company vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with use of cleaning equipment such as vacuum, broom, and mop as well as knowledge of what cleaning products are appropriate for specific surfaces.

Pay:

$45,000.00

• $50,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person