Lead Custodian

Koniag Government Services; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is hiring a Lead Custodian. The role leads custodial staff, oversees cleaning operations, and ensures compliance with cleaning protocols across offices and facilities.

It is a union position with benefits provided by the CBA, and requires strong communication and reliability. Responsibilities include supervising tasks, scheduling, inventory control, and coordinating with management for events and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience leading custodial staff and managing cleaning projects.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing heavy cleaning duties.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coordinate, and assign tasks to custodial staff.
• Oversee routine cleaning and specialized projects; develop schedules.
• Order and maintain cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Serve as liaison between staff and management; ensure safety and compliance.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards; assist with events setup/cleanup.
• Ensure a safe, healthy environment across offices, restrooms, and common areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dependability

Independent work

Team management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMI Certification

Job description

Koniag Professional Services (KPS), a Koniag Government Services company, is hiring a Lead Custodian. This is a union position.

All benefits will be provided by the CBA.

The Lead Custodian

Leadership: Supervise, coordinate, and assign tasks to custodial staff. Provide guidance and training to team members. Assist in hiring and onboarding new team members.

Cleaning Management: Oversee routine cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, etc.) Manage specialized cleaning projects. Inspect work to ensure quality standards. Develop cleaning schedules and procedures.

Inventory Management: Order and maintain cleaning supplies/equipment.

Communication: Act as point of contact between staff and management. Liaise between custodial staff and other departments.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal facility cleaning protocols and regulations.

Specialized Tasks: Handle complex cleaning tasks. Assist with setup/cleanup for special events.

Maintenance: Report maintenance issues or safety hazards.

Performance: Lead team in cleaning load balance for compliant results.

Additional notes: Reports to CE.

Responsible for various areas, including offices, restrooms, common areas, and exterior grounds. Ensures a safe and healthy environment.

Required

• U.S. Citizen
• High School Diploma or GED (Prefer high school diploma).
• Capable of performing heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, and washing walls.
• Experience in managing custodial care projects and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be dependable, hardworking, conscientious, cooperative, and able to work independently.
• Custodial, carpet, and floor care experience.
• Certifications:
  • Mandatory-Advanced Custodial Technical Certification from the Cleaning Management Institute (CMI)

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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