CYP Custodian

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Portsmouth, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program Custodian position is to provide a variety of semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks for the CYP facilities to include Child Development Centers (CDCs), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Home (CDH) offices and lending libraries. Duties All custodial and housekeeping services will be performed according to the established specifications. Child and youth routines will not be disturbed by custodial activities. Some of the daily cleaning services will take place when programs are not in operation and children and youth are not present. The CYP custodian has responsibilities related to cleaning and to the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. These tasks are summarized below.

Requirements

Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's child and youth programs.
Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments.
Skill to operate, clean, and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.

Nice To Haves

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access the installation. (review required documents section for more information.)

Responsibilities

Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, polishes floors and cleans carpets.
Wipes mirrors, metal doorplates, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all metal fittings.
Cleans showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes and switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.
Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, and uses stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.
Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture. Dusting furniture, equipment, and surfaces will not be done within the reach of children.
Empties and washes trashcans.
Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards.
Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories.
Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels, and soap.
Reports water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions requiring repairs to supervisor.
Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.
Operates powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils equipment, and changes brushed and accessories.
Maintains cleaning supplies and advises supervisor when supplies are needed or when equipment needs repairs or replacement.
Ensures that hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways are not obstructed by any cleaning or maintenance operations or storage of equipment and materials.
Stores custodial supplies and equipment properly in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.
Loads and unloads merchandise, equipment and supplies.
Assembles equipment.
May be required (less than 10% of the time) to deliver merchandise, equipment and supplies to other locations.
May be required to move, set-up and/or rearrange furniture, as well as, set-up and break-down for special events.
Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.