Custodian - PT

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission•Opp, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian serves as a janitor for SEARPDC Head Start/Early Head Start centers under the general supervision of the Center Director. The position cleans hallways, classrooms, lunchrooms, offices, additional rooms, and facilities in a timely manner, keeping areas neat, organized, sanitary, and disinfected for the health and safety of staff and children. The job is security-sensitive and subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings. Some travel within the seven-county catchment area may be required. The Custodian also stocks routine cleaning supplies and paper products, refills soap and sanitizing stations, replenishes trash bags, and alerts the Center Director when supplies need to be ordered. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience working as a janitor or in a similar role.
Current and valid driver's license; must be insurable and provide proof of insurance.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, required DHR pre-employment screens including ABI and CA/N checks, and an initial drug and alcohol screen.
Ability to operate assigned equipment such as vacuum cleaners, mops, and dusting equipment.
Ability to safely clean up blood and bodily fluids in the workplace.
Ability to read instruction manuals printed in English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform varied job tasks safely without endangering employees, children, visitors, or vendors.
Ability to follow through on assignments with minimal supervision, follow directives, and work with the supervisor and other staff.
Ability to adhere to health and safety standards and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform the assigned shift and occasional overtime; local travel may be required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, lifting up to 65 pounds infrequently, and occasional climbing.

Responsibilities

Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop flooring throughout the center as needed.
Clean and disinfect restroom areas throughout the shift, keeping them sanitary and free of debris and unwanted materials.
Dust areas including window seals, baseboards, cabinets, counters, doorframes, desktops, pictures, and signage.
Clean glass, windows, and mirrors as needed.
Remove trash and debris from indoor and outdoor receptacles.
Keep sidewalks, walkways, entrances, and mats swept and free of trash and debris.
Clean, sanitize, and deodorize facilities throughout the day.
Keep buildings disinfected for the health and safety of staff and children.
Keep laundry clean, dry, folded, and put away within the center.
Restock paper products throughout facilities daily.
Maintain and refill soap dispensers and sanitizing stations.
Restock trash bags in indoor and outdoor receptacles throughout the center.
Notify the Center Director in advance when supplies need to be ordered.
Perform other cleaning and job-related duties as needed or assigned.