Description
Major Duties/Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Conduct general cleaning of the building(s) including wet mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting or wiping of floors, doors, walls, glass, furnishings and equipment as required
2. Maintain regular building maintenance schedule, ensuring classrooms, restrooms, offices and other areas are cleaned as required between times used by staff, students, or visitors
3. Ensure restrooms are properly stocked with necessary supplies for use by students, staff or visitors
4. Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning supplies as required by HSPS, manufacturers requirement, and or childcare health and safety sanitation standards
5. Removal of trash, garbage, recyclables and other items for weekly pick-up or for special disposal as required or arranged based on need and regulations
6. Perform minor repairs if within scope of work and capability
7. Report facility repair needs into the ChildPlus work order system.
8. Maintain cleanliness of building exterior grounds, in particular ensuring building entrances and exits are free of trash and debris
9. Provide required maintenance of building interior and exterior grounds, e.g., floors, and walkways based on weather requirements such as proper application of ice melt during wintery weather
10. Apply proper signage as required when work is being performed or otherwise needed, such as wet floor, caution, or other such signage
11. Ensure all entrances, exits or other doors are properly secured when not in use, at the end of the day, or after an event that may extended beyond regular hours
12. Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and ensure timely replenishment of needed supplies
13. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
14. Will accompany the Center Director with weekly walk through to discover any issues needing possible repair to include the following: playgrounds, classrooms, bathroom, kitchen, offices, and storage closets.
15. Will work closely with FCR Project Manager by responding with status of updates relating to work orders.
Requirements
Qualifications and Knowledge/Skills Required:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma
- Minimum 3 years working knowledge and experience in building maintenance, building repairs, cleaning, sanitation, and other janitorial work
- Prefer relevant experience and direct work in diverse communities
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
- Ability to use and operate basic cleaning equipment
- Proven written, verbal communication, and basic math skills
- Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
- Proven data management and record keeping ability
- Relevant software and technology skills including word processing, excel, and internet use for business purposes, and preparation of relevant reports
- Ability to actively participate in long-and short-term planning for service area and program needs
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS), local, state, and national childcare, building maintenance and other applicable guides and standards, including OSHA standards
- Ability to relate effectively to children, families, community members and staff of diverse backgrounds
- Impeccable attention to detail to identify maintenance issues and experience in general building maintenance
- Pre-employment drug screening may be required
- Satisfactory reference check and criminal record check
- A valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
- A clean driving record to add to company’s insurance
- Employee shall submit prior to first day working with children a dated report of satisfactory TB test or chest X-ray and a signed medical statement dated not more than 12 months prior to employment
- Responsibility for meeting all applicable federal, state & local health requirements
- Responsibility for meeting the transportation needs as required by the nature of the position