Custodian

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance

Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide / CPR certification

Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment

Must have some basic understanding or experience in conducting minor maintenance and repair work as well as general custodial work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Have a High School Diploma

Be Bilingual able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish

Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County

Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Clean and sanitize restrooms / bathrooms using established practices and procedure

Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty / clean wastebaskets and trash containers, and refill restroom dispensers

Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets

Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops and any other equipment

Lock and unlock assigned buildings : secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights

Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies

Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing debris from sidewalks and stairs

Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis

Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops

Maintains green areas mowed and well groomed

Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success

Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations

Works on weekends, holidays, and / or evenings on especial assigned projects and / or tasks on request of the Executive / Head Start Director

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