Lead Custodian

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients.

ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments.

The Lead Custodian (various shifts available) plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating custodial operations within our organization. They are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities to create a safe and pleasant environment for staff, visitors, and customers. This role involves supervising a team of custodial staff, assisting with the maintenance of supplies and inventory, and adhering to established cleaning protocols and safety standards.

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Lead and manage a team of custodial staff, providing guidance, training, and support as needed
• Oversee and perform daily cleaning tasks, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal
• Maintain supply closets and inventory of cleaning supplies for custodians and ensure the proper use and storage of cleaning materials
• Request/reorder supplies as necessary
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols and report any safety hazards or incidents promptly
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure that cleaning standards meet or exceed expectations
• Maintain open communication with the custodial team, facility management, and other relevant departments
• Assist supervisor with overseeing and coordinating custodial work schedules, including shift assignments, task distribution, custodial work orders (may include data entry within client work management system)
• Identify and escalate any custodial-related issues or concerns, to management
• Provide training to custodial staff on cleaning procedures, safety measures, and equipment operation
• Sweep, mop, scrub, polish floors, and sanitize all surfaces in offices, hallways, restrooms, and common areas, as assigned
• Empty trash and recycling bins and transport waste to designated disposal areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and showers
• Clean windows, glass doors, and mirrors
• Clean lavatories, showers, and restrooms
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish
• Must be available to work in other areas after primary job duties are completed
• Teamwork is a vital part of this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
• US Citizenship required and ability to pass a government clearance
• Must have a valid state driver’s license with no major infractions
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite
• Must have knowledge of acceptable maintenance procedures and understanding of occupational safety and health regulations
• Ability to work on site during normal working hours; position may require occasional call-ins for special circumstances
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment operation
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Sense of urgency in responsiveness
• Ability to adapt to workplace Environment & organizational change
• Flexibility to work variable and flexible hours, including overtime
• Must be reliable, dependable, punctual, maintain good attendance and conscientious about quality performance.
• Ability to lift 20+ lbs.

As a condition of employment, it may be required to pass a pre-employment drug…