Custodian

About the Role

Custodians are responsible for providing safe and healthy facilities, which meet all local, state, and federal regulations. You will provide cleaning, maintenance, and repairs for our facilities in situations where professional licensure is not required. This position reports directly to the Center Director or Manager of Facilities and may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules, including classrooms, kitchen, office areas, bathrooms, storage areas, hallways, and entrances.
• Ensure buildings and outlying areas are hazard-free and report safety, sanitation, and fire hazards to the supervisor or staff in charge.
• Perform regular safety checks of the facility and grounds to ensure a safe environment.
• Maintain precautions and prevent contamination to protect personal health and safety, as well as the health and safety of children, families, and staff.
• Replenish items needed in bathrooms and classrooms; sanitize required areas and empty trash containers.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and other items as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and maintaining equipment.
• Maintain supply inventory and MSDS record keeping.
• Collect information and participate in planning for upgrading and making minor repairs of facilities.
• Comply with federal, state, and local safety and building code requirements related to Head Start/Early Head Start facilities.
• Perform minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical repairs, and general repair work where a professional license is not required.
• Perform or facilitate snow removal, sweeping, mowing, raking, tree and shrub trimming, and parking lot clearing as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning children, families, and staff.
• Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge of basic operations, tools, and terminology used in building maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to operate light trucks, equipment for minor construction, and standard cleaning appliances.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and take initiative.
• Clear pre-employment background check, including criminal records, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications.
• Pass all state and local health requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with Save the Children’s motor vehicle policies (if required).

Qualifications

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 5-10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to sit, crawl, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp.
• Repetitive motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use.

Pay

The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based on experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break, 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays, and 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive health care, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer matching for high-deductible health plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Agency-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefits.
• Parental/adoption and fertility benefits.
• Employee Rewards Program with annual merit increases and incentives.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Wellness benefits, including Calm access and company-hosted events.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and referral services.
• Learning and growth opportunities, including mentorships, certifications, and tuition assistance.