Day Porter (7:30am - 4:00pm)

Shift Time: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday)

Set Hourly Pay Rate: $18.79

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of cleaning, inspecting, and customer interfacing in the child day care centers and be on call for emergencies and requests during the scheduled work day. 

Essential Functions:

• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications
• Comply with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
• Provide hospital grade standard of service in all areas
• Interface with customers, government personnel and the general public daily
• Be on call for emergencies, general assistance, and special services as required/scheduled
• Promptly respond to all calls or messages from supervisor or designated representative
• Respond to special services and emergencies as needed according to Statement Of Work
• Dust and wipe interior windows, sills and frames, ceiling vents, and child activity items
• Scrub child care activity structures, such as tables, desks, chairs, walls, woodwork, major toys, and partitions in child activity spaces/module and bathrooms
• Clean upholstered furniture and other miscellaneous furniture and surfaces
• Clean all window coverings when scheduled
• Spot clean walls
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, drinking fountains, and water coolers
• Provide restrooms with required paper products, soap, and other required items
• Machine scrub restrooms with ceramic tile floors and other concrete, ceramic or quarry tile floor surfaces in restrooms.
• Perform routine glass and mirror cleaning
• Vacuum carpets, spot clean, remove stains, apply disinfectant, sweep, and wet mop floors
• Pull trash and place in proper receptacles; replace trash bags
• Dust various surfaces and polish furniture
• Clean and disinfect kitchenettes and break rooms
• Clean overhead surfaces
• Assure proper use and storage of all cleaning chemicals
• Do spot cleaning, servicing of restrooms, and policing of trash as required
• Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with inventory
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Wash all windows (inside and outside) located on exterior walls including window frames, casings and screens
• Strip, seal, wax, burnish, & buff floors
• Sweep entranceway, porches, step, stairs, landings, and sidewalks
• Assist with special events by setting up and taking down furniture
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed

*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Ability to work in dusty spaces or adverse weather conditions
• Ability to see details on the floor, above the head, or on surfaces

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:                      

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
• Ability to report problems or relate information
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly
• Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
• Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
• Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required
• Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
• Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures

Essential Personnel:

This position is designated as essential.  This means that when the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in this position may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred                      

Experience:

• Six months of custodial experience in child care or hospital setting preferred
• Custodial experience desired
• Custodial training desired
• Candidates with disabilities preferred

Provides residential and vocational services for people with disabilities.