Custodian Lead

Position Overview:

The 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:

• Bilingual
• 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

Work Environment:

• Fully onsite position within an ICE processing residential facility in Louisiana
• Work schedules include 24/7 coverage and may include shiftsovernight eveningsweekendsand 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.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Travel Requirements: None
• Location: On-Site

About Anovaeon LLC:

Anovaeon LLC is a solutions-driven company providing end-to-end expertise in humanitarian response. We dont staff projectswe 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.

Anovaeon LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity and gender expression religious creed disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.

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