Custodial Manager

Amentum•Augusta, GA

1d•$70,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Amentum is looking for a Custodial Manager to join our #pecan team! Essential Responsibilities: The Custodial Manager is responsible for overseeing the custodial operations of buildings and facilities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and compliance with organizational standards and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to supervise a team of custodial staff to meet cleanliness and maintenance goals. The Custodial Manager ensures the efficient allocation of resources, schedules, and supplies, while maintaining high standards of work quality and customer service. Primary responsibilities include: Departmental Supervision: Supervise and lead a team of custodial staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and coaching team members to achieve high-quality results. Develop and manage custodial work schedules to ensure adequate coverage during operational hours. Conduct regular inspections of facilities to evaluate cleanliness standards and identify areas for improvement. Operational Oversight: Coordinate and manage day-to-day custodial operations, ensuring that all areas of responsibility, such as offices, restrooms, floors, building exteriors, and shared spaces, are maintained to a high standard. Manage custodial projects, including deep cleaning schedules, seasonal maintenance (e.g., snow removal), floor care (e.g., waxing and buffing), and emergency cleanup services. Implement procedures for waste removal, recycling, and environmentally sustainable cleaning practices. Training & Development: Train custodial staff on the proper use of cleaning supplies, equipment, and protective gear, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for the custodial team to improve efficiency and skillsets. Inventory & Supplies Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment; reorder supplies as needed to prevent shortages. Oversee the maintenance and repair of custodial equipment to ensure operational readiness and longevity. Evaluate and recommend new products, tools, or processes that improve efficiency or environmental sustainability. Compliance & Safety: Ensure all custodial activities comply with applicable regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies, including OSHA guidelines. Implement and enforce safety protocols for staff use of cleaning chemicals, ladders, and mechanized cleaning equipment. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety standards and other relevant codes or guidelines affecting custodial operations. Customer Service & Communication: Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and special cleaning needs from building occupants, ensuring customer satisfaction. Communicate and collaborate with building management, event coordinators, and other departments to ensure clean and safe spaces for all activities. Administrative Duties: Create and maintain records of custodial schedules, completed tasks, incident reports, and routine inspections. Manage payroll, timesheets, and scheduling systems for custodial staff. Prepare reports and provide updates to management regarding operational status, staffing requirements, and budget considerations. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to: Indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, humidity levels, and potential exposure to cleaning chemicals. Walking, standing, and bending for prolonged periods while directing and evaluating custodial staff and activities. Handling and maneuvering custodial tools, equipment, and machines such as vacuums, mops, floor buffers, and ladders. The position requires: Physical ability to lift and carry supplies, equipment, or trash bags weighing up to 50 pounds. Regular manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for inspecting cleaning work and operating equipment. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to prioritize tasks, address customer requests, and resolve operational issues. Visual focus to monitor cleanliness standards, read reports, and evaluate equipment functionality. Noise levels in the work environment may vary from moderate to loud depending on the use of machinery or proximity to large gatherings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four (4) years of experience in custodial operations or facilities maintenance, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
General knowledge of custodial equipment and supplies, including their proper use, maintenance, and safe handling.
Basic mathematical skills to monitor supply inventory, prepare budgets, and calculate resource allocation.
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, codes, and industry guidelines, including OSHA standards.
Proficiency with office tools and software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, and scheduling software.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively mentor and manage personnel.
TS/SCI with Poly

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Custodial training or safety certifications are preferred (e.g., OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification).
Experience managing custodial operations in government, commercial, or high-traffic environments.
Familiarity with environmentally sustainable cleaning products and practices (e.g., LEED standards).
Advanced training or certifications in facilities management or custodial operations.
Strong project management skills to handle cleaning for large events or emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead a team of custodial staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and coaching team members to achieve high-quality results.
Develop and manage custodial work schedules to ensure adequate coverage during operational hours.
Conduct regular inspections of facilities to evaluate cleanliness standards and identify areas for improvement.
Coordinate and manage day-to-day custodial operations, ensuring that all areas of responsibility, such as offices, restrooms, floors, building exteriors, and shared spaces, are maintained to a high standard.
Manage custodial projects, including deep cleaning schedules, seasonal maintenance (e.g., snow removal), floor care (e.g., waxing and buffing), and emergency cleanup services.
Implement procedures for waste removal, recycling, and environmentally sustainable cleaning practices.
Train custodial staff on the proper use of cleaning supplies, equipment, and protective gear, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for the custodial team to improve efficiency and skillsets.
Maintain an accurate inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment; reorder supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of custodial equipment to ensure operational readiness and longevity.
Evaluate and recommend new products, tools, or processes that improve efficiency or environmental sustainability.
Ensure all custodial activities comply with applicable regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies, including OSHA guidelines.
Implement and enforce safety protocols for staff use of cleaning chemicals, ladders, and mechanized cleaning equipment.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety standards and other relevant codes or guidelines affecting custodial operations.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and special cleaning needs from building occupants, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Communicate and collaborate with building management, event coordinators, and other departments to ensure clean and safe spaces for all activities.
Create and maintain records of custodial schedules, completed tasks, incident reports, and routine inspections.
Manage payroll, timesheets, and scheduling systems for custodial staff.
Prepare reports and provide updates to management regarding operational status, staffing requirements, and budget considerations.