Janitor at DDI Vantage

Program Description: DDI Vantage empowers vulnerable children and families to reach their full potential. Serving the community since 1971, this non-profit organization offers Early Intervention, Early Head Start Home-based services and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships.

Position Description: The part-time Janitor (5 hours per week) keeps office buildings, meeting areas, and other areas clean and in orderly condition.

Responsibilities:

• Sweeps and mops kitchen, meal areas, bathrooms, and classrooms.
• Vacuums carpets and mats in office spaces and classrooms.
• Dusts equipment, file cabinets, blinds, picture frames, front desk area, file trays, windowsills and other areas.
• Wipes down appliances as appropriate.
• Cleans bathroom floors, sinks and toilets and replaces paper towels, soap and toilet paper.
• Empties garbage containers and paper shredders.
• Cleans spills, marks, and soil from walls as needed.
• Sanitizes tables, chairs, children’s toys and furniture, counter tops, and changing tables.
• Disinfects door handles, light switches, phone receivers, and refrigerator handles.
• Assure all outlets have safety plugs at all times.
• Cleans entry door windows and one-way windows including children’s mirrors.
• Notifies management concerning need for repairs and janitorial supplies.
• Posts schedule on a weekly basis and completes daily timecard.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three months related experience or training.
• The ability to communicate effectively and interact positively and constructively with staff, children, and families.
  

Note: A state and federal background screen will be completed for all newly hired employees.