Custodian - ExtD (Douglas Area)

***Base rate of pay starting at $13.85/hour and an additional lump sum payment up to $57.50 per pay period

Current opening:

Bonita Head Start, 1201 E 16th St, Douglas, AZ 85607, 1 opening, 5 hours per day, M-F, Approx. 2:30pm - 7:30pm from July thru mid-June

Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Supervisor: Site Supervisor (Center Director)

Supervises: None

Job Summary:

Child-Parent Centers is looking for a custodian to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience cleaning licensed childcare facilities where sanitation and safety regulations must be met.  The custodian is responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior spaces of the building including classrooms, restrooms, offices, walkways, playground spaces for outdoor play time, and related storage areas. The custodian also conducts light yard work such as pulling or spraying weeds, minor trimming of bushes, or where applicable mowing or trimming grass. The custodian must identify and remove any hazardous items from the playground prior to children's use each day. The custodian takes out and returns non-permanent playground equipment and materials as necessary.  The custodian is responsible for managing and maintaining appropriate janitorial supplies: filling dispensers, organizing storage areas, tracking of supply levels, and preparing and submitting orders to the supervisor for approval. This position requires effective communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a time sensitive environment. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the custodian position is an entry-level position funded to work 5 hours per day Monday through Friday. If you have custodial experience, consider submitting an application today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or  GED
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior experience providing custodial services, using a cleaning chemical system, and/or completing light yard work and clean up. 
• Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Competencies:

• Accountability and Dependability
• Accuracy
• Valuing Diversity
• Safety Focus
• Teamwork
• Self-Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Technology

Other Requirements (post hire)

• Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed. 
• Provide proof of immunizations: COVID19 vaccination, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray.
• Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid Training/CPR training including Infants and Children.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current a Food Handler’s Certificate issued by the Arizona health department

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish.
• Three (3) year’s experience cleaning a licensed childcare facility.
• Three (3) year’s experience working with Child-Parent Centers or other Head Start grantee or delegate agency.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and Outdoor including extreme outdoor temperatures at peak times of the day (exceeds 85 degrees or below 32 degrees)
• Daily direct work with hazardous cleaning or yard chemicals
• Exposure to environmental hazards such as blood-borne pathogens, communicable illnesses, or animal feces
• Requires working with motorized and/or sharp tools.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

• stoop, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift (10-25lbs)
• Move furniture, chairs, carpet
• Raking and turning of sand

Occasionally

• Climb ladder or step stool

Benefits:

• Paid Leave - 22 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 10 days each year thereafter, and 5 days paid Personal leave first year, 8 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days paid Sick leave each year
• Insurance benefits - dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)
• Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Custodial Responsibilities:

• Cleans classroom(s), kitchen, restrooms, and office facilities to insure that they are free of dirt, odors, insects, and vermin.  Cleans and inspects playgrounds to insure that they are free of dangerous objects, debris, and weeds.  Completes according to Center Cleaning Checklists.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance needs and/or safety hazards related to all areas of the center. Calls Work Request system as requested.
• Moves and stores classroom furniture when required by center needs; assist teaching staff with classroom breakdown and setup.
• Prepares supply requests and submits to supervisor to order necessary cleaning supplies.  Stores hazardous or dangerous items in a locked storage area that is inaccessible to children.
• Organizes storage areas to ensure accurate inventory of cleaning supplies and materials.
• Takes out scheduled playground equipment before outdoor playtime begins and stores after outdoor playtime is completed.
• Ensures soft surfacing is maintained in required areas including raking Fibar or sand on a daily basis to maintain a minimum of 6” depth under swings or climbing structures.
• Waters down hot surfaces when season requires it, including water of sand area for child play.
• Ensures drinking water is available and accessible to children during outdoor playtime.
• Uses caution tape to designate unsafe areas to ensure children are not allowed in the area.
• Has an active role in closedown cleaning process.
• Ensures facility is secured at the end of the day.
• Where applicable communicates with custodian or custodian/driver to minimize duplicate ordering, reporting, or cleaning.

Supervision:

• Identify self-growth, development goals, and strategies for achievement with support and input from supervisor.
• Commit and participate in consistent and planned meetings with supervisor to further professional growth by seeking feedback, reflecting on and assessing own practice, and taking advantage of opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.

Record-keeping, Monitoring and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit janitorial supplies order forms to supervisor and/or Procurement as assigned
• Assist in the receipt of supply orders and storing in designated areas.

Leadership, Management and Teamwork:

• Actively participate on the center team and contribute to the decision making process for compliance, strategic initiatives, professional development, budget, governance, and agency self-assessment
• Train and support volunteers, substitutes and center staff with cleaning procedures, routines, and the proper use of equipment. 

Responsibilities for all Child-Parent Centers, Inc.:

• Understand and model the agency's vision, mission, and philosophy within the agency and the community.
• Demonstrate approachability, ownership, accountability, and life-long learning.
• Use the agency's communication and problem solving approach.
  • Seek perspective of others.
  • Identify emerging issues and contribute new knowledge.
  • Work to de-escalate when emotions and stakes are high.
• Maintain professional behavior and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Use agency systems and technologies to accomplish work
• Maintain a high level of attendance to support ongoing service delivery.
• Recognizes children's safety as the first responsibility of all staff and acts swiftly to ensure no child is unsupervised.
• Implement agency policies and procedures for safeguarding confidential or sensitive information about employees and/or program participants. Restrict access to paper or electronic documents to those with a need to know.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job opening is intended to provide information about the position for employee recruitment purposes only and is not intended to be the basis of any employee contract.

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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