Child and Youth Program Custodian

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Colts Neck, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs cleaning, housekeeping, and semiskilled duties for Child and Youth Programs (CYP) facilities. Work includes facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, laundering, minor facility repairs, outdoor maintenance, maintaining cleaning-supply inventories, and delivering supplies, merchandise, and equipment to other CYP facilities. The custodian may move furniture or program equipment and assist with event setup, such as arranging tables and chairs. Custodial services must follow established specifications without disturbing child and youth routines. Some daily cleaning takes place when programs are not operating and children and youth are not present. Duties include cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, windows, fixtures, classrooms, activity spaces, and restrooms; inspecting grounds and removing debris; operating and maintaining powered cleaning equipment; monitoring supplies and equipment; and keeping custodial materials secured and away from activity rooms. The custodian may also load, unload, and assemble equipment, deliver items to other locations, and help set up or break down special events. The position requires compliance with security, fire, and sanitation rules and procedures. The custodian also serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services, as prescribed by local policy, when child abuse or neglect is suspected, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must satisfactorily complete required child-care background checks, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository check.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases.
Must obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance as needed.
Must complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
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, lift and move objects over 50 pounds, and routinely walk, bend, stoop, and stand.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Resume must demonstrate experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position.
Must provide a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a degree awarded or conferred when applying. Applicants with an unawarded degree, DoD-approved competency-based training completion certificates, and/or valid CDA/MSA credentials must also provide a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must remain drug-free throughout Federal employment; illegal drug use is not tolerated. A positive test for marijuana or another tested drug results in withdrawal of the tentative offer and six months of ineligibility to apply for a Department of Defense position.
Must complete the Installation Records Check, which includes relevant substance-abuse, family-advocacy, and installation security or law-enforcement records checks.
Some positions may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access to CNRMA installations need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification.

Responsibilities

Provide custodial and housekeeping services according to established specifications while avoiding disruption to child and youth routines.
Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors and clean carpets.
Clean mirrors, metal fittings, fixtures, showcases, doors, classrooms, activity spaces, doorframes, switches, dispensers, windows, glass partitions, and other surfaces.
Use stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
Dust, wax, and polish furniture, equipment, and surfaces, keeping dusting activities out of children's reach.
Empty and wash trashcans; inspect grounds, remove trash and debris, and report safety hazards to the supervisor.
Maintain restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; clean, disinfect, and deodorize lavatories; replenish deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Report water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring repairs to the supervisor.
Sweep sidewalks and parking lots.
Operate powered cleaning equipment; clean and oil equipment; and change brushes and accessories.
Maintain cleaning supplies, notify the supervisor when supplies are needed, and report equipment needing 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, maintenance, and equipment storage.
Store custodial 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.
Move, set up, rearrange, and break down furniture and equipment, including for special events.
Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services under local policy when child abuse or neglect is suspected.
Perform other duties as assigned.