CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Neighborhood House Association•Escondido, CA

19d•$22 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Lead Custodian, performs custodial and cleaning duties at the NHA Head Start sites and administrative offices; prepares rooms and facilities for meetings; and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, janitorial tools and equipment;
Knowledge of use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work;
Knowledge of safety practices and equipment related to the work;
Knowledge of proper mixing and dilution of cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents;
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions;
Ability to safely operate automobiles and small vans;
Ability to complete assignments independently without immediate supervision;
Ability to be flexible with work schedule and assigned sites;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
Graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent;
One year of custodial experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be met within 90 days of employment.
Must meet and maintain State law and County licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (Fingerprints, TB, Physical and Immunizations).

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, scrubs and polishes floors; sweeps and vacuums rugs; spot-cleans carpets;
Dusts and polishes furniture and word work;
Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash;
Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings and furniture;
Cleans microwave ovens, stoves, coffee pots, refrigerators and kitchen appliances;
Polishes metalwork;
Cleans and disinfects restrooms;
Restocks restroom supplies as necessary;
Reports the need for maintenance and repair;
Strips, seals and buffs floors;
Closes windows, turns off lights and locks doors to secure buildings;
Maintains equipment and materials in proper condition;
Keeps basic records of work performed, time sheets, etc.;
Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition;
Corrects or reports any safety or fire hazards;
Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectant and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use;
Uses a wide variety of tools, equipment and supplies;
Sets up conference rooms for meetings; sets up sound systems, VCRs and CCTV systems;
Cleans lighting fixtures and replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes;
May assist other maintenance personnel in maintaining buildings and fixtures; operates vehicles to deliver supplies and materials between various NHA sites;
Moves office furniture and equipment and may make minor repairs;
May be assigned to different sites (floater);
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

15 Holidays Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)