Custodian Lead

Kids for the Future; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Anovaeon, LLC is seeking a Custodian Lead to oversee daily custodial and sanitation operations in a federally contracted ICE residential facility in Louisiana. This hands-on leadership role directs staff, monitors quality, and ensures clean, safe conditions while maintaining compliance with health and safety requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in custodial work with prior supervisory experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or related experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation practices, and safe chemical handling procedures.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff while maintaining accountability and quality standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete required documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required background checks, clearances, and credentials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily custodial operations across assigned facilities and work areas.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor work activities for custodial staff.
• Inspect completed work to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and housekeeping standards are met.
• Train and coach staff on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, workplace safety, and infection control practices.
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing development of custodial personnel.
• Promote a safe, professional, and respectful work environment.
• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of assigned areas, including offices, restrooms, common areas, workspaces, and other facility locations.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors; perform floor care activities as required.
• Empty trash and waste receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
• Restock consumable supplies including soap, paper products, and cleaning materials.
• Follow infection control procedures and ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and PPE.
• Support routine and deep-cleaning activities to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards, equipment issues, or unsanitary conditions.
• Maintain inventories of cleaning supplies, equipment, and custodial materials; report shortages and coordinate replenishment.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Coordinate with facility staff to support safe and efficient operations.
• Respond to spills, sanitation concerns, and other facility support needs as required.
• Complete and review cleaning logs, inspection reports, inventory records, and maintenance requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, and organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate operational needs, concerns, and status updates to management.
• Adhere to established policies regarding confidentiality, security, and employee conduct.

Skills

supervisory experience

leadership

cleaning knowledge

safety procedures

inventory management

documentation

problem-solving

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $17.00 / Hour
• Employee Type SCA FT Non-Exempt

Description

Anovaeon, LLC serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other customers. We provide a range of professional services, including specialized facilities, customized logistics support, and direct care services.

We hire individuals who share our commitment to excellence and exceeding customer expectations. Anovaeon offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Position Overview

T he Custodian Lead is responsible for overseeing daily custodial and sanitation operations in a federally contracted ICE residential facility, while performing routine cleaning and housekeeping duties. This position provides direction and support to custodial staff, monitors quality standards, maintains supply inventories, and helps ensure facilities remain clean, safe, and compliant with applicable health, safety, and sanitation requirements. The Custodian Lead serves as a working lead and is expected to perform hands‑on custodial duties while supporting team performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and support daily custodial operations across assigned facilities and work areas.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor work activities for custodial staff.
• Inspect completed work to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and housekeeping standards are met.
• Train and coach staff on cleaning procedures, equipment operation, workplace safety, and infection control practices.
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing development of custodial personnel.
• Promote a safe, professional, and respectful work environment.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of assigned areas, including offices, restrooms, common areas, workspaces, and other facility locations.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors; perform floor care activities as required.
• Empty trash and waste receptacles and ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
• Restock consumable supplies including soap, paper products, and cleaning materials.
• Follow infection control procedures and ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support routine and deep‑cleaning activities to maintain sanitary conditions.

Facility Support & Safety

• Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards, equipment issues, or unsanitary conditions.
• Maintain inventories of cleaning supplies, equipment, and custodial materials; report shortages and coordinate replenishment.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Coordinate with facility staff to support safe and efficient operations.
• Respond to spills, sanitation concerns, and other facility support needs as required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete and review cleaning logs, inspection reports, inventory records, and maintenance requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, and organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate operational needs, concerns, and status updates to management.
• Adhere to established policies regarding confidentiality, security, and employee conduct.

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or related experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation practices, and safe chemical handling procedures.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff while maintaining accountability and quality standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to complete required documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required background checks, clearances, and credentials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is required.

Desired Skills

• Experience in healthcare, residential, institutional, government, hospitality, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, infection control practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience managing supply inventories, inspections, and quality assurance activities.
• Experience operating floor care equipment and handling regulated waste materials.
• Professional training or certifications related to custodial services, sanitation, workplace safety, or facilities management.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the following screening:
  • Federal background investigation (up to and including a Tier 4 DHS clearance)
  • Criminal history check
  • Verification of employment and education history
  • Compliance with all government credentialing requirements
  • Drug Screening
• Employees must adhere to all federal security, confidentiality, and operational protocols while working within government facilities.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
• Anovaeon operates 24 hours/365 days and requires the flexibility to work additional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Internal background check to the satisfaction of contract requirements.
• If applicable, Child Abuse/ Neglect Report (CAN) or child protective services check with no adverse findings.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods during facility operations (up to 8-12 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift, carry, and move supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to work in environments involving cleaning chemicals, waste materials, and varying conditions.
• Capability to work in varied environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor, temperature variations)
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations throughout the facility
• Fully onsite position within an ICE processing residential facility in Louisiana
• Work schedules include 24/7 coverage, and may include shiftsovernight, evenings,weekends,and holidays.
• Fast-paced operational environment requiring attention to detail and professionalism

Other Duties & Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Anovaeon, LLC is a solutions‑driven company providing end‑to‑end expertise in humanitarian response. We don’t staff projects—we bring the right teams with the right tools, guided by innovative leadership, that together deliver operational success. From disaster response and recovery to migration and emergency preparedness, we integrate strategic leadership with hands‑on execution. Our team combines deep industry experience with data‑driven solutions, ensuring our partners are well equipped to mitigate crises effectively and deliver real impact and mission success.

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