Custodian

Community Action Partnership of Cambria County; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Johnstown is seeking a custodian to ensure a safe and clean environment for children. Responsibilities include supervising children, cleaning, and maintaining facilities. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, basic custodial knowledge, and a valid PA Driver’s License. Certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR are required. The position requires lifting, and background checks on child abuse are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to employment.
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources.
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities.
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment.
• Vaccination requirements set by funding sources.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room/kitchen floors daily.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks.
• Disposes of garbage daily and maintains cleaning supplies.
• Removes snow/ice, maintains building exteriors and grounds.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Basic understanding of custodial duties

Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

At least one year of experience maintaining property

Current PA Driver’s License

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Sweeps and cleans all floors, stairs, and landings regularly.
• Scrubs and sanitizes dining room/kitchen floors daily.
• Washes all walls.
• Paints inside and outside of building when necessary.
• Scrubs and sanitizes restrooms daily and keeps toilets in working order.
• Fills hand lotion, towel, and toilet tissue dispensers as needed.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Disposes of garbage daily, including diaper pail trash and related paraphernalia.
• Keeps windows clean and in working order.
• Keeps grounds clean.
• Removes snow and ice from side walks in front and rear of buildings.
• Cleans and vacuums classrooms and sanitizes sinks daily.
• Shampoos carpets as required.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• When in assigned center eats with children as needed sharing the same menu, while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
• Cleans and sanitizes door knobs, handrails, and other commonly used public areas.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
• Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Basic understanding of custodial duties
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
• At least one year of experience in maintaining a house, apartment, and/or property. (Required)
• Current PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)d
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)