Custodian - PT

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission•Eufaula, AL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Center Director, the Custodian cleans and maintains the center’s hallways, classrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and other rooms and facilities, ensuring they remain neat, organized, sanitary, and disinfected. The role also keeps cleaning supplies and routine paper products stocked and notifies the Center Director when supplies need to be ordered. The position 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.

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 cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, mops, and dusting equipment.
Ability to safely clean up blood and bodily fluids in the workplace.
Ability to read English instruction manuals 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 work the assigned shift and occasional overtime as required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, lifting up to 65 pounds infrequently, and occasional climbing.
Ability to travel locally and work with exposure to changing weather conditions.
Ability to talk to or hear staff, children, families, and others.

Responsibilities

Clean all buildings in a timely manner.
Vacuum, sweep, and mop flooring throughout the center as needed.
Clean and disinfect restroom areas throughout the shift, keeping them sanitary and free of debris or 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 free of trash, sand, and debris.
Clean, sanitize, and deodorize facilities throughout the day.
Disinfect the building to support the health and safety of staff and children.
Keep laundry clean, dry, folded, and put away.
Restock paper products daily, refill soap dispensers and sanitizing stations, and restock trash bags throughout the center.
Notify the Center Director in advance when supplies such as paper products, sanitizing items, cleaners, or hand soaps need to be ordered.
Perform other cleaning and job-related duties as needed or assigned.