CYP Child and Youth Program Custodian

Duties

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

Requirements

• Conditions of employment
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 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.
  • Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.

Qualifications

• 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 skill.

Education

• Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.
• Note: 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.

Additional information

• Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs.
• The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
• All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC).
• Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense.
• Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
• Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
• Some positions have special requirements.
• Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
• We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.
• In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established.
• Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents.
• If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.
• https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.