Custodian

Community Action Partnership of Cambria County • Johnstown, PA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for children and staff. This includes a wide range of cleaning duties, ensuring all areas are sanitized and well-maintained. The role also involves some light maintenance tasks and ensuring the grounds are kept tidy. Additionally, the custodian will participate in meal times with children, demonstrating appropriate social behaviors, and adhere to program procedures regarding confidentiality and child abuse reporting. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the safety and well-being of children by never leaving them unattended.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Basic understanding of custodial duties
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in maintaining a house, apartment, and/or property
• Current PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources

Responsibilities

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Sweeps and cleans all floors, stairs, and landings regularly.
• Scrubs and sanitizes dining room/kitchen floors daily.
• Washes all walls.
• Paints inside and outside of building when necessary.
• Scrubs and sanitizes restrooms daily and keeps toilets in working order.
• Fills hand lotion, towel, and toilet tissue dispensers as needed.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Disposes of garbage daily, including diaper pail trash and related paraphernalia.
• Keeps windows clean and in working order.
• Keeps grounds clean.
• Removes snow and ice from side walks in front and rear of buildings.
• Cleans and vacuums classrooms and sanitizes sinks daily.
• Shampoos carpets as required.
• Eats with children as needed sharing the same menu, while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
• Cleans and sanitizes door knobs, handrails, and other commonly used public areas.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Acts as a Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter.
• Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED