Custodian

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties for assigned Child Development Center(s), inclusive of all interior space and adjunct exterior property to maintain a clean, orderly, and comfortable environment for ESSC associates, participants, and guests.

Essential Function

• Maintains administrative, eating, and child activity areas in clean, sanitary, and orderly conditions.
• Sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets, washes walls and windows, dusts desks, counter tops, furniture, and blinds.
• Keeps facility free of trash by emptying trash receptacles, and replacing lining of trash cans throughout the facility.
• Regularly cleans and disinfects all restrooms, including toilets and sinks.
• Removes debris from sidewalk/adjunct exterior area.
• Follows health and safety regulations of Title 22 Community Care Licensing at all times.
• Notifies management of need for repairs, safety concerns or hazards.
• Restocks cleaning supplies by placing supply order with supervisor to maintain adequate inventory levels at all times.
• Stores and organizes cleaning supply deliveries as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Typically requires High School diploma.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR, first aid.
• Food handler’s certificate.

Experience

• One year of custodial or housekeeping work experience in a hospital, childcare, preschool or other licensed facility.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.
• Must have sex offender index clearance.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, lift, move, and carry 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Also possess fine manual dexterity, can push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
• Possess physical stamina.
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to provide any/all current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally up to 10% of time with reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Carrying/Lifting

• Frequent up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Standing

• Constant / Up to 8 hours per day

Sitting

• Occasional / Up to 1 hours per day

Walking

• Constant / Up to 8 hours per day

Repetitive Motion/Activity

• Constant standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, push, pull, kneeling, grasping, lifting and twisting.

Visual Acuity

• Near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color and field of vision

Environmental Exposure

• Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time.
• Constant use of cleaning solutions.