Custodian

About the role

The custodian is responsible for the daily care and upkeep of the Head Start Center. Keeps the facility clean and sanitary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily and as necessary, clean and disinfect all bathrooms including fixtures and walls.
• Replenish all tissue and paper towel dispensers daily.
• Empty all trash from classrooms, offices, kitchen, etc. daily.
• Clean all inside windows once a month.
• Clean all outside windows twice during program year.
• Dust mop, wet mop and/or vacuum all floors daily.
• Strip and/or wax all hard surface floors once per season, or as needed.
• Steam clean all carpet areas once per season or as needed.
• Order all custodial supplies, with approval of Area Director.
• Dust and/or remove cobwebs from all vertical and horizontal surfaces weekly.
• Replace light bulbs as needed.
• Assist with keeping outside Center grounds picked up and free of trash.
• Responsible for minor repairs to facility.
• Assist with maintenance of facility.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

Requirements

• High School/GED; Able to read and write English; Able to lift 50 lb.
• Custodial Experience desirable;
• Employment physical and TB test;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School/GED;
• Able to read and write English;
• Able to lift 50 lb.
• Custodial Experience desirable;
• Employment physical and TB test;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Competencies

• Respond to group and individual children as appropriate;
• Follow through with responsibilities;
• Willingness to seek training and/or assistance to implement improvements when needed;
• Attention to detail;
• Organization and prioritization;
• Confidence;
• Cultural competence;
• Problem solving;

Salary

$15.26 - $15.70 per hour