Custodian-PT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance

• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification

• Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment

• Must have some basic understanding or experience in conducting minor maintenance and repair work as well as general custodial work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a High School Diploma

• Be Bilingual - able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish

• Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County

• Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers, and refill restroom dispensers

• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops and any other equipment

• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights

• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies

• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing debris from sidewalks and stairs

• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis

• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops

• Maintains green areas mowed and well groomed

• Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success

• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations

• Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on especial assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Averages four hours of standing, walking, lifting, and operating machinery in a usual workday