Job Description

Custodian

Job Description

Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment across designated office, storage, and work areas. This role plays a key part in ensuring the overall appearance, safety, and operational functionality of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of custodial duties under the direction of the Facility Maintenance Custodial Lead to maintain cleanliness and operational standards in commercial and institutional facilities.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of cleaning and hygiene supplies to ensure uninterrupted routine operations.
• Operate custodial and floor-care equipment to execute tasks such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, washing, waxing, buffing, and trash removal across offices, hallways, restrooms, warehouses, kitchens, and related spaces.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenish supplies, and conduct routine restroom checks.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors, walls, stairs, passenger elevators, and glass surfaces.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Remove trash, recycling, and refuse; transport waste to designated loading dock/disposal areas.
• Shampoo carpets and perform floor care duties, including stripping, sealing, finishing, and polishing.
• Clean shop areas and maintain general workspace cleanliness.
• Remove snow and debris from building entrances to maintain safe access points.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor the facility for safety, maintenance, and security concerns, reporting issues promptly to the supervisor or management.
• Follow all established safety procedures and best practices.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong cleaning, housekeeping, and sanitation skills
• Experience in janitorial or environmental services
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment (mops, buffers, vacuums, etc.)
• Working knowledge of custodial safety practices and procedures

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Why Work Here

This role provides an excellent entry point into a well-respected federal contracting organization, offering long-term stability, valuable experience within secure environments, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Work Environment

The position operates primarily within an office-based, critical environment setting.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

The pay range for this position is $21.77 - $21.77/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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