Custodial Manager

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.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 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.

Clearance Required (If Applicable):

• TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• An Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of custodial operations experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role.

Required Certifications (If Any):

• Custodial training or safety certifications are preferred (e.g., OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

       

Compensation Details:

$70,000 to $120,000

       

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:

02/27/2026 - 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.