Child & Youth Program Custodian

Naval District Washington; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child & Youth Program Custodian to ensure a clean and safe environment for children. This role requires a strong physical ability to handle cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving furniture, as well as knowledge of various cleaning agents and equipment. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to pass background checks and maintain necessary certifications. Join a vital team committed to providing quality care and support in a Federal workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with various cleaning agents and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete background checks and maintain security clearance.
• Sustain physical activities such as walking and lifting.

Skills

Knowledge of chemical and cleaning agents

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Physical ability to lift over 50 lbs

Effective communication skills in English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Powered cleaning equipment

Household and industrial equipment

Job description

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Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A Qualified Candidate Possesses The Following:

• Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
• Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments.
• Skill to operate, clean, and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.

Additional Information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). This includes checks of various records to determine suitability for the applicant as per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for certain criminal convictions or administrative findings related to child safety or felony drug offenses.