Custodian - Hiring 2 Full-Time Positions (AS Canavan)

Job Overview

The Custodian acts as a resource to assigned locations regarding custodial services operations, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc. This is a “safety-sensitive” position.

Job Responsibilities

Child Growth and Development

• No related duties listed.

Communication and Service Coordination

• No related duties listed.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Note and report the condition of the building through reports to the supervisor.
• Maintain documentation of completed tasks and inventory assessments.

Ongoing Monitoring/Self-assessment

• Document, report, or correct any infractions related to safety procedures.
• Ensure, through documentation, that all team standards and procedures are performed at assigned sites.

Planning and Implementation

• Clean all facilities, including bathrooms, exposed spaces, and floors.
• Replenish and distribute supplies and equipment in a timely manner to ensure continued custodial services.
• Perform a monthly inventory of supplies and survey equipment within schools to ensure timely repairs.
• Review and test new cleaning products; recommend new products for consideration.

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment

• Ensure the quality of work, cleanliness of buildings, and certify that safety procedures are followed.
• Complete inspections of the playground and building on a weekly basis; report building conditions.
• Perform routine tasks like changing light bulbs, general repairs, and cleaning water fountains.

Support the social and emotional development of children.

• No related duties listed.

Other Duties

• Participate in assigned meetings, events, and training as required.
• Perform any and all other duties or functions as assigned.

AVANCE Core Competencies

• Execution & Accountability 
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making 
• Communication & Influence 
• Collaboration & Teamwork 
• Stakeholder Focus 
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Education

Required:

• No education requirements.  

Work Experience

Required

• Minimum of 6 months experience required
• Successfully completes and maintains basic First Aid and CPR certification
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Additional Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, especially Excel and basic data systems in MS Office and internet navigation.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Travel

• Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.
• Travel required up to 50% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions.

Equipment

• Standard office equipment generally used includes:
• Telephone
• Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet
• Printer/Photocopy Machine
• Calculator
• Fax Machine

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in an office environment. 
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices). 
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties. 

Mental and Physical Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds.?Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Factors

Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional expose 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 in regard to 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.