Lead Custodian

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, it may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Security Clearance

It is mandatory that all Contractor personnel working onsite at federal facilities meet federal government security clearance standards. ICMS shall submit security clearance i