Custodian-PT

Ninos•Raymondville, TX

12d

About The Position

The Custodian performs general custodial, cleaning, and minor maintenance duties to maintain buildings and grounds. The role supports Head Start families in promoting their children’s health and academic success, and carries out other duties related to program operations as assigned by a supervisor. Work may include special projects or tasks on weekends, holidays, or evenings when requested by the Executive/Head Start Director.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Must have a clear TB test and physical examination before the first day of employment.
Must have some basic understanding or experience conducting minor maintenance and repair work and general custodial work.
Accept responsibility for directing, controlling, and/or planning job-related activities.
Communicate and work effectively with parents, community members, staff, and the immediate supervisor.
Perform repetitive duties according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness, and switch between different types of tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
Maintain confidentiality and avoid gossip; work in stressful situations.
Physical requirements include an average of four hours of standing, walking, lifting, and operating machinery in a usual workday; occasional crawling and twisting; and occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds.
Frequently use lower extremities for simple or firm movements and balancing; continuously flex the head and neck, with occasional static, rotational, and extension movements.
Have appropriate or corrected vision, including the ability to judge distance and space relationships, use peripheral vision while the eyes are fixed, adjust focus for near-point work, and identify and distinguish colors.
Perform frequent speaking and hearing tasks with staff, coworkers, parents, and supervisors.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold, heat, sun, and rain.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Bilingual ability, or willingness to learn to speak, read, and write English and Spanish.
Local residency in Cameron or Willacy County.
Sensitivity to the needs of poor and disadvantaged people.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize restrooms using established practices and procedures.
Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty and clean wastebaskets and trash containers; and refill restroom dispensers.
Assist with setting up facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, and similar activities.
Strip, clean, buff, and apply sealer and finish to hard-surface floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, including buffers, vacuums, brooms, and mops.
Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure facilities when not in use by checking doors and windows, reporting unauthorized occupants, and turning off lights.
Follow instructions for using chemicals and supplies.
Perform related cleaning activities, including removing debris from sidewalks and stairs.
Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows and clean blinds.
Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
Mow and maintain green areas.
Support Head Start families’ efforts to enhance their children’s health and academic success.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of program operations.
Work on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on special assigned projects or tasks when requested by the Executive/Head Start Director.
Maintain equipment in good working order and follow safety rules, maintain a clean and safe work environment, use safety equipment, and use proper climbing equipment.
Conduct work-area surveys to help prevent injuries or accidents.