Custodian I

Amentum; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Janitor in Ladson, SC to provide cleaning and upkeep for an industrial facility. This full-time role operates on 3rd shift, with potential schedule variation based on demand.

Hourly compensation starts at $16 per hour, determined by education, experience, and market data. Responsibilities include facility cleaning, safety compliance, and teamwork with site staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED certificate required.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience in industrial or commercial cleaning.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility/security credentials/authorization.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains buildings/facilities.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing trash.
• Notifies managers concerning repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Janitor in Ladson, SC to provide the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area for an industrial facility. This is a full-time position.

3rd Shift Monday - Friday 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (shifts may vary based on business demand.)

Hiring hourly range: $16/hr. (hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Daily duties and responsibilities:

• Cleans and maintains buildings/facilities.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing trash.
• Notifies managers concerning the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, shift coordinators, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Complies with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Cleaner must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned.
• Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Utilizes ladders, dusts and washes furniture, walls, blinds and select equipment; cleans ceilings and dusts light fixtures and ceiling vents.
• Removes stains from surfaces such as carpet, drapes/shades, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Prepares cleaning solutions per specifications.
• Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors.
• Cleans and vacuums carpeted areas, including application of spot cleaning treatment.
• Gathers trash and empties in appropriate trash and recycling bins.
• Wipes and cleans tabletops, chairs, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms.
• Cleans interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors.
• Keeps janitor’s closet neat and orderly and maintain equipment in good working order.
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and possibly checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Drives vehicles (if required) to perform or travel to other facilities to clean, including vans, industrial trucks, golf carts, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Provides special cleaning and support during client events, as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED certificate required.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience in industrial or commercial cleaning.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility/security credentials/authorization. Note: US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• May require a valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Some Physical/Special requirements include:

• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach and wrist movement.
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Regularly lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.
• Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to color coded cleaning microfiber clothes and mops.
• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Compensation Details:

14-16

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/05/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.