Lead Custodian Evening

Amentum; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a diligent custodian to maintain cleanliness across assigned areas in Chantilly, VA. You will operate cleaning equipment, perform routine housekeeping tasks, and assist with setup for meetings.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and facilities to health standards, handling supplies, and participating in trash removal and spill response. Prior custodial experience is preferred; strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies, techniques, and the safe handling of cleaning supplies.
• Skilled in cleaning rooms, bathrooms, furniture, equipment; sweep, mop, dust, and arrange room to meet standards.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks in building and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness in all areas of responsibility.
• Use cleaning equipment, including floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment.
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, and polish floors; dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform special cleaning of induction units, walls, lighting fixtures, and windows, inside and outside; move furniture and set up meeting rooms.
• Provide linen removal, cleaning, and exchange.
• Remove trash and assist in cleaning spills; maintain equipment and supplies for cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning

Heavy lifting

Maintenance tasks

Safety handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Custodial experience

Tools

Floor machines

Commercial vacuums

Wet mops

Wringers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness in all areas of responsibility.
• Use cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies.
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met. Clean and maintain supplies in restrooms.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, and polish floors. Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform special cleaning of induction units, walls, lighting fixtures, and windows, both inside and outside, move furniture and set up meeting rooms.
• Provide linen removal, cleaning, and exchange.
• Remove trash from premises and assist in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or as requested.
• Maintain assigned equipment and supplies for cleanliness and request repairs when needed.

Minimum Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies, techniques, and the safe handling of cleaning supplier.
• Skilled in cleaning rooms, bathrooms, furniture, equipment, sweep, mop, dust and arrange room to set standard.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of building and related facilities.
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment.

Work Environment

• Ability to perform some heavy lifting.
• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.

Compensation Details:

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:

09/17/2026 - 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.