Lead Custodian – Secure Facility Operations

The Intrepid Group; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, seeks a Custodial Lead to oversee custodial operations within controlled-access facilities across Virginia and Maryland. The role combines hands-on cleaning duties with supervision to ensure safety and security standards are met.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, inspecting spaces, and coordinating with staff to maintain readiness and compliance with security protocols in sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

IAP World Services, an Intrepid Global Solutions company, seeks a Custodial Lead to oversee custodial operations within controlled-access facilities across Virginia and Maryland. The role combines hands-on cleaning duties with supervision to ensure safety and security standards are met.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, inspecting spaces, and coordinating with staff to maintain readiness and compliance with security protocols in sensitive environments.