Custodial Lead

IntrepidGS•McLean, VA

About The Position

The Custodial Lead is responsible for overseeing custodial operations within a secure facility. This role combines hands-on custodial duties with team leadership, quality control, and coordination to ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and security. The Custodial Lead plays a critical role in supporting mission readiness by enforcing custodial best practices while adhering to strict security and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of custodial or facilities maintenance experience
Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise custodial staff
Knowledge of custodial equipment, cleaning agents, and safety procedures
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow and enforce written and verbal instructions
Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI Poly

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily custodial operations within controlled-access and sensitive areas
Perform custodial services including cleaning, sanitizing, waste disposal, and special project support as needed
Assign work, monitor performance, and provide on-the-job guidance to custodial staff
Ensure custodial tasks are completed in compliance with security protocols, safety standards, and facility requirements
Conduct routine inspections to verify cleanliness, sanitation, and readiness of assigned spaces
Maintain custodial schedules and respond to priority or unscheduled service requests
Manage custodial supply inventory, equipment usage, and maintenance reporting
Ensure proper handling of waste, recycling, and shredding in accordance with IC information protection procedures
Serve as a point of contact for custodial-related issues and escalate concerns as appropriate
Immediately report security incidents, safety hazards, or suspicious activity
Support emergency response, continuity-of-operations, and special events as directed