Custodial Lead with Security Clearance

The Intrepid Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, seeks a Custodial Lead to oversee daily custodial operations within controlled-access spaces in Virginia and Maryland, supporting sensitive defense and IC missions.

The role combines hands-on cleaning with team leadership, quality control, and scheduling to ensure tasks meet security, safety, and facility requirements while upholding information protection procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years 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.

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 elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Immediately report security incidents, safety hazards, or suspicious activity.
• Support emergency response, continuity-of-operations, and special events as directed.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Safety procedures

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, is a recognized leader in Facilities Management and Operations in support of Defense, Intelligence, and National Security missions Under a major Intelligence Community contract, IAP operates and maintains facilities, systems, and associated grounds across Virginia and Maryland. Services provided include comprehensive facility operations; project management for renovations, minor construction, and major equipment repairs; engineering, construction, and operations support; custodial and grounds maintenance services; environmental, safety, and occupational health support; food services; motorpool and logistics operations; and physical and technical security services. 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 elevate concerns as appropriate
• Immediately report security incidents, safety hazards, or suspicious activity
• Support emergency response, continuity-of-operations, and special events as directed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Active Top Secret SCI W/ CI Poly Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC www.intrepidgs.com Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges. Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC ("IAH" and/or "Company") and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.