Custodian bei ECS4KIDS

Description

*Work Hours - Monday to Friday 3 pm to 11 pm*

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)