Temporary Custodian - 40 hrs/wk

Easterseals Southern California • Ventura, CA

3d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Custodian performs custodial duties at assigned Child Development Centers, including interior spaces and adjacent exterior property, to maintain a clean, orderly, and comfortable environment for associates, participants, and guests. The role maintains administrative, eating, and child activity areas; cleans and disinfects restrooms; removes trash and exterior debris; and keeps cleaning supplies organized and adequately stocked. The Custodian follows Title 22 Community Care Licensing health and safety regulations and reports repair needs, safety concerns, and hazards to management. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma.
• Possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid credentials.
• Have a food handler’s certificate.
• One year of custodial or housekeeping work experience in a hospital, childcare, preschool, or other licensed facility.
• Complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training (per the Healthy Schools Act) before beginning work.
• Have sex offender index clearance.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
• Provide current immunizations required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
• Obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Travel locally up to 10% of the time with reliable transportation; maintain a driving record that complies with Transportation Safety Standards, as well as auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Pass all drug testing required by ESSC.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day; frequent lifting up to 10 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.; and repetitive bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, grasping, lifting, and twisting.
• Possess fine manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the required near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain administrative, eating, and child activity areas, including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, washing walls and windows, and dusting desks, countertops, furniture, and blinds.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners throughout the facility.
• Regularly clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets and sinks.
• Remove debris from sidewalks and adjacent exterior areas.
• Follow Title 22 Community Care Licensing health and safety regulations.
• Notify management of repair needs, safety concerns, or hazards.
• Order cleaning supplies through the supervisor to maintain adequate inventory and store and organize deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED