Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the center in such a way to promote health and safety while reducing the spread of infection.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Daily cleaning of classrooms, office, bathrooms, and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying trash.
- Follows and completes the center's daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule. These duties include:
- Collects and bags all garbage from the center, placing the tied bags in a closed dumpster.
- Disinfects and cleans garbage and trashcans, and changes bags daily.
- Washes and sanitizes bathrooms fixtures daily with approved solution.
- Using approved solution, wet mops all washable floors daily including kitchen, bathroom, office areas, and classrooms.
- Sweeps and clears entrance spaces, daily.
- Vacuums all carpeting daily.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as countertops, light switches, doorknobs, toilets, faucets, sinks, phones, keyboards, etc.
- Washes bathroom, kitchen, classroom and other windows (inside and outside) and walls using approved solution as scheduled or needed.
- Shampoo or steam-clean carpets/rugs as scheduled or needed
- Dusts, washes and sanitizes other surfaces as specified in schedule.
- Refills paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers.
- Inventory control of all cleaning supplies, including ordering and receiving supplies.
- Ensure that safety and health procedures are followed as directed by Center Manager and/or established policy.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and machinery to prevent damage to floors and/or injury to self.
- Perform routine inspection and regular upkeep of interior areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards and other foreign materials.
- Miscellaneous minor maintenance; (i.e. changing filters, unclog toilets, replacing daylight bulbs etc.)
- Keep building and property in clean and orderly condition.
- Assist with trainings and event set ups.
- Attend meetings and trainings as required or recommended by supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: - This position reports to the Director of Facilities & Transportation or assigned Center Manager
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - High School diploma or GED required with related work experience preferred
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: - Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
- Ability to read and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
- Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to use mechanical equipment, such as carpet cleaner, vacuum, etc.
- Knowledge of proper cleaning methods required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
CERTIFICATIONS: - Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
- Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: - Works inside in a childcare setting
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: - Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
- Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, walk and stand intermittently throughout the workday
- This job involves standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)
Salary Description
$16.21 per hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement,