Custodian

Job Overview

In the role of a custodian the individual is expected to provide a safe and clean environment for children and staff so as to allow for full participation in both indoor and outdoor activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each staff member, child and family and refrain from stereotyping by on race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
• Promotes and models the organizations Core Values.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times while under AVANCE’s care.
• Follows program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members.
• Ensures all applicable safety standards are being followed with respect to facilities (indoors and outdoors) and reporting any improvement, repairs or replacement items that do not meet the safety standards.
• Maintains a checklist of equipment, furniture, and play areas that need to be inspected on an on-going basis.
• Ensures outdoor areas are free of broken glass, stones, and sharp objects, standing water, poisonous plants, brush or high grass.
• Monitors the entryway into building.
• Implements a schedule to ensure that facilities, both indoor and outdoor, are cleaned several times per day.
• Checks the facilities for damage or other conditions that present hazards to children and/or staff (e.g. plumbing, electrical, structural problems) and reports findings to the Head Custodian.
• Ensures the presence of currently inspected and fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detectors and working batteries, exits, and evacuation map.
• Stores cleaning materials, detergents, chemicals and other products in their original labeled containers, entirely separated from food, and out of children’s reach.
• Uses provided cleaning materials and equipment only. Outside products and equipment are not to be used without prior approval from the Fenley Head Custodian.
• Maintains the custodial storages with routine organization and cleaning of the area.
• Uses materials according to the manufacturer’s instructions, only for their intended purpose, and in a manner that will not contaminate play surfaces, toys, food, or food preparation areas.
• Ensures that facilities are well lit and provide emergency lighting in the case of power failure.
• Vacuums, sweeps and mops uncarpeted floors with facilities supplied solution at least daily and when soiled.
• Sanitizes mops thoroughly before and after a day of us and stores correctly as directed by the supervisor.
• Vacuums carpeted areas and rugs daily, and clean them regularly, or whenever soiled or contaminated with body fluids using only hypoallergenic products for cleaning.
• Cleans and sanitizes toilet rooms, flush toilets, toilet training equipment, and fixtures when soiled, or at least daily.
• Keeps trash and garbage containers covered and in designated areas.
• Ensures the play areas do not provide shelter to or a breeding ground for pests.
• Reports to Fenley Head Custodian any area where he/she may need assistance from a local health and/or sanitation department.
• Attends training as required.
• Strip and wax facilities floors bi annually.
• Follows are safety guidelines in accordance with company policies, local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least six months working in a related field and familiar with Safety Rules and Regulations.

Preferred:

• At least two years’ previous experience in janitorial/maintenance work.

Additional Skills Required

• Good interpersonal skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Able to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Must have dependable transportation on a daily basis, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, current auto liability insurance and insurable by AVANCE, San Antonio
• Must be able to lift, move, push or pull 10-30 lbs. on a frequent basis

Travel

0-10% annually on average

Equipment

Cleaning equipment (commercial vacuum cleaner, shampooer, buffer, floor machines, etc.). Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions

Mental and Physical Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds. Able to stand and walk approximately 95% for the standard work hours. Work may involve unusual or extended working hours, including evenings and weekend.

Environmental Factors

Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional exposure to weather related conditions when working in outside environment/neighborhoods and events.

ADA/ADAAA Statement

AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. 

EEO/AAP Statement

AVANCE values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. It is also our goal to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.