Child And Youth Program Custodian

Summary

The Custodian performs a variety of cleaning, housekeeping, and semiskilled duties for Child and Youth Programs (CYP) facilities, including facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, laundering, minor facility repairs, outdoor maintenance, and maintaining inventories of cleaning supplies. The role also involves delivering supplies, merchandise, and equipment to other CYP facilities, moving furniture or program equipment as needed, and assisting with event setup such as arranging tables and chairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all custodial and housekeeping services according to established specifications without disturbing child and youth routines.
• Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors; clean carpets.
• Wipe mirrors, metal doorplates, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all metal fittings.
• Clean showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes, switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.
• Clean glass partitions, interior and exterior windows; use stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
• Dust, wax, and polish furniture; ensure dusting is performed out of children’s reach.
• Empty and wash trash cans.
• Inspect grounds, remove trash and debris, and notify supervisor of safety hazards.
• Maintain restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; clean, disinfect, and deodorize lavatories; replace deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
• Report water leaks, clogged drains, and other repair‑needed conditions to supervisor.
• Sweep sidewalks and parking lots.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment, clean and oil it, and change brushes and accessories.
• Maintain cleaning supplies; advise supervisor when supplies are needed or equipment requires repair or replacement.
• Store custodial supplies and equipment in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.
• Load, unload, and assemble merchandise, equipment, and supplies; deliver them to other locations when required (less than 10% of the time).
• Move, set up, and/or rearrange furniture; set up and break down for special events.
• Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services for suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successfully complete all background checks for child‑care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Pass the E‑Verify employment verification check; resolve any discrepancies.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain required immunizations.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lb.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used in DoD’s Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
• Skill in using a variety of household and industrial cleaning equipment and attachments.
• Ability to operate, clean, and adjust powered cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 lb, and routinely walk, bend, stoop, and stand.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English; strong interpersonal communication.

Education

Applicants must provide a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a degree awarded/conferred. If a degree has not yet been awarded, applicants must also provide a copy of their high school diploma or equivalent along with any DoD‑approved competency‑based training certificates or a valid CDA/MSA credential.

Additional Information

Executive Order 12564 requires a drug‑free Federal workplace; illegal drug use, including marijuana, is prohibited and will result in withdrawal of a tentative job offer and a six‑month ineligibility period. All individuals providing child‑care services on a Department of Navy installation must complete an Installation Records Check (IRC), which includes checks of substance‑abuse, Family Advocacy, and security databases. Convictions for sexual offenses, offenses involving a child victim, felony drug offenses, or negligent civil judgments related to child injury or death will result in automatic disqualification. Selectees may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. E‑Verify will be used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.