Temporary Custodian - 40 hrs/wk

Easterseals Southern California•Ventura, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Temporary Custodian performs custodial duties for assigned Child Development Center(s), including interior spaces and adjacent exterior property, to maintain a clean, orderly, and comfortable environment for Easterseals Southern California associates, participants, and guests. The position is listed as 40 hours per week, with a starting pay range of $20 to $22.59 per hour. The custodian cleans administrative, eating, and child activity areas; sweeps and mops floors; vacuums carpets; washes walls and windows; dusts furniture and other surfaces; empties trash; cleans and disinfects restrooms; and removes debris from exterior areas. The role follows Title 22 Community Care Licensing health and safety regulations, reports repairs and hazards, and helps maintain cleaning-supply inventory.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma.
Current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid credentials.
Food handler’s certificate.
One year of custodial or housekeeping 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.
Obtain sex offender index clearance.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to stand for extended periods and to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, lift, move, and carry 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Fine manual dexterity and ability to push, pull, talk, and hear; near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Physical stamina and ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide current immunizations required by California for child development centers and staff.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required by Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Ability to travel locally up to 10% of the time with reliable transportation, maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
Pass all drug testing required by ESSC.
Able to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including frequent lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; constant standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day; occasional sitting for up to 1 hour per day; and frequent repetitive movements.
Able to work with regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions such as noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids, and constant use of cleaning solutions.

Responsibilities

Maintain administrative, eating, and child activity areas in clean, sanitary, and orderly conditions.
Sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpets, wash walls and windows, and dust desks, countertops, furniture, and blinds.
Empty trash receptacles and replace their 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, and hazards.
Restock cleaning supplies by placing orders with the supervisor and maintain adequate inventory.
Store and organize cleaning-supply deliveries as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.