PTHS Custodian

LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES•Natchitoches, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is to provide custodial and minor maintenance for the agency, classrooms, offices, common areas, utilities, equipment, fixtures, and materials for the facility and grounds. Follow health and safety procedures and perform safety inspections and checklists to ensure the facility and grounds are hazard-free.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Prior maintenance and general repair experience is required.
Computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation is required.
Excellent decision-making and communications skills.
High degree of tact and professionalism.
Strong positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of Louisiana licensing requirements, Office of Public Health, State Fire Marshall, and the PTI HS ISP’s policies and procedures.
Ensure regular maintenance and upkeep of outdoor environments, playgrounds, outdoor structures, and parking lots.
Complete daily check-up of playgrounds as well as monthly check-up of facilities and buildings using the Health and Safety checklist.
Report major repairs and maintenance needs.
Daily cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms, office, bathrooms, and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, spraying/wiping high-touch surfaces, and emptying trash.
Seasonal deep cleaning and maintenance of building interior and exterior (i.e. Floor buffing, carpet cleaning, pressure washing sidewalk).
Perform routine inspections and regular upkeep of interior and exterior areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards, trash, weeds, and other foreign materials.
Assist with moving office and classroom furniture, fixtures, and equipment to support increasing staffing changes, relocations, remodels, program expansion, and custodial requirements.
Ensure that safety and health procedures are followed as directed by the Center Director and/or established policy.
Maintains an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment, and prepares requisitions tothe Center Director for approval.
Safeguards all equipment and supplies, and accounts for missing or damaged items; Reports needs for major repairs to the center director.
Possess basic knowledge of OSHA Standards and compliance requirements.
Must be on call for emergency situations such as investigating alarm systems, accurate building inspections, and weather-related emergencies as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information.
Fulfill the role as mandated reporter as stated in the Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Provide courteous and prompt service to all internal and external clients. Prioritize and address requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that client confidentiality is assured.
Identify opportunities and recommend methods to improve service, work processes, and financial performance, e.g., expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Assist co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orient new co-workers and actively support teamwork throughout the organization.
Perform other duties as required.