Child and Youth Program Custodian

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Great Lakes, IL

16h

About The Position

The Custodian performs cleaning, housekeeping, and semiskilled duties for Child and Youth Program (CYP) facilities. Duties include facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, laundering, minor facility repairs, outdoor maintenance, maintaining inventories of cleaning supplies, and delivering supplies, merchandise, and equipment to other CYP facilities. The custodian may move furniture or program equipment and assist with event setup and breakdown. Custodial work must meet established specifications and must not disrupt child and youth routines. Some daily cleaning takes place when programs are not operating and children and youth are not present. The custodian is responsible for cleaning and for the proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, including keeping custodial materials stored securely away from child and youth activity rooms. The position also requires compliance with security, fire, sanitation, and child-protection policies. The custodian serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services, as prescribed by local policy, in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must satisfactorily complete child-care background checks, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Must be able to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used in DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
Skill in using a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments.
Skill in operating, cleaning, and making adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
Physical ability to move furniture and lift and move objects over 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, stoop, and stand routinely.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Resume must demonstrate relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must provide a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a degree awarded or conferred when applying. If a degree has not been awarded, or the applicant has DoD-approved competency-based training certificates or valid CDA/MSA credentials, a high school diploma or equivalent must also be provided.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial and housekeeping services according to established specifications without disturbing child and youth routines.
Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors, and clean carpets.
Clean mirrors, metal fittings, fixtures, doors, activity spaces, classrooms, showcases, glass partitions, windows, walls, and other surfaces as required.
Dust, wax, and polish furniture, equipment, and surfaces, keeping dusted items out of children's reach.
Empty and wash trashcans and inspect grounds, removing trash and debris and reporting safety hazards to a supervisor.
Maintain restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; clean, disinfect, and deodorize lavatories; and replenish deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Report water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring repairs to a supervisor.
Sweep sidewalks and parking lots.
Operate, clean, oil, and adjust powered cleaning equipment, including changing brushes and accessories.
Maintain cleaning supplies and advise a supervisor when supplies are needed or equipment needs repair or replacement.
Use only custodial equipment, supplies, and materials approved by the health consultant or safety officer.
Keep hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways unobstructed during cleaning and maintenance, and store supplies and equipment properly in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.
Load and unload merchandise, equipment, and supplies; assemble equipment; and, when required, deliver items to other locations (less than 10% of the time).
Move, set up, or rearrange furniture and set up or break down for special events as needed.
Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, as prescribed by local policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.