Child and Youth Program Custodian

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Responsibilities

All custodial and housekeeping services will be performed according to established specifications. Child and youth routines will not be disturbed by custodial activities. Some daily cleaning services will take place when programs are not in operation and children and youth are not present.

• Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, polishes floors, and cleans carpets.
• Wipes mirrors, metal doorplates, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all metal fittings.
• Cleans showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes and switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.
• Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, and uses stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
• Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture (dusting will not be done within reach of children).
• Empties and washes trashcans.
• Inspects grounds, removes trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards.
• Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories; replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels, and soap.
• Reports water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring repairs to supervisor.
• Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.
• Operates powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils equipment, and changes brushes and accessories.
• Maintains cleaning supplies and advises supervisor when supplies are needed or when equipment needs repairs or replacement.
• Ensures hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways are not obstructed by cleaning or maintenance operations or storage of equipment and materials.
• Stores custodial supplies and equipment properly in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.
• Loads and unloads merchandise, equipment, and supplies; assembles equipment.
• May deliver merchandise, equipment, and supplies to other locations (less than 10% of the time).
• Moves, sets up, and/or rearranges furniture, as well as sets up and breaks down for special events.
• Complies with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services in cases of suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check; any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information demonstrating experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

• Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
• Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments.
• Skill to operate, clean, and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply. If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD-approved competency-based training courses and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you must also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.