Child & Youth Program Custodian

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Newport News, VA

About The Position

The Child & Youth Program Custodian performs semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks at Child and Youth Program (CYP) facilities, including Child Development Centers, School Age Care programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Home offices, and lending libraries. Custodial and housekeeping work must follow established specifications and avoid disturbing child and youth routines. Some daily cleaning is performed when programs are not operating and children and youth are not present. The position includes cleaning and maintaining equipment and supplies, inspecting grounds and reporting hazards or repair needs, and ensuring custodial materials are safely stored away from child and youth activity areas. The custodian may also move or arrange furniture, assist with special events, and, less than 10% of the time, deliver supplies or equipment to other locations. The position is subject to child-care background checks, security requirements, physical demands, training, and applicable federal workplace policies.

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 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 successfully obtain and maintain 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 by DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds; qualifications also state the physical ability to move furniture and lift and move objects over 50 pounds on a routine basis.
Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
Skill in using household and industrial equipment and attachments.
Skill in operating, cleaning, and making adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Must provide a copy of a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a degree awarded/conferred when applying.
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.
Must comply with the federal drug-free workplace policy.
Must complete the Installation Records Check required for individuals providing child-care services on a Department of Navy installation or in a DON-sanctioned program.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial and housekeeping services according to established specifications while avoiding disruption of child and youth routines.
Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors; clean carpets, furniture, fixtures, windows, walls, classrooms, activity spaces, and other surfaces.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, including lavatories, and replenish deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Empty and wash trashcans; inspect grounds and remove trash and debris; sweep sidewalks and parking lots; report safety hazards to the supervisor.
Use ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
Operate, clean, oil, and adjust powered cleaning equipment, including changing brushes and accessories.
Maintain cleaning supplies and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed or equipment requires 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 work; store supplies and equipment 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 them to other locations (less than 10% of the time).
Move, set up, or rearrange furniture and set up or break down for special events when required.
Comply with security, fire, and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services, as prescribed by local policy, in cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.