CYP Child and Youth Program Custodian

Cleaning Requirements

• 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 furniture, equipment, and surfaces will not be done within the reach of children.
• Empties and washes trashcans.
• Inspects grounds, including removing 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.

Use and Maintenance of Equipment and Supplies

• 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.
• All custodial equipment, supplies and materials will be approved by the health consultant or safety officer.
• Ensures that hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways are not obstructed by any 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 be required (less than 10% of the time) to deliver merchandise, equipment and supplies to other locations.

Additional Responsibilities

• May be required to move, set-up and/or rearrange furniture, as well as, set-up and break-down for special events.
• Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.