Custodian

Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.; North Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. is seeking a Custodian to support our Child Development Center(s). Under supervision, you will maintain a clean, safe environment for staff, children, and visitors, including cleaning restrooms, floors, and staff areas.

Required: High School diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a Food Handler’s certificate; minimum one year of custodial experience in a licensed facility. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long hours, and pass background screenings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; CPR/First aid certification preferred.
• Experience in custodial or housekeeping in licensed facilities is required (1 year).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods; good dexterity and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop floors, vacuum, dust, and wipe surfaces.
• Restock supplies and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follow health and safety regulations and maintain a sanitary environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

CPR/First aid

Food handler’s certificate

Job description

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.Starting Pay Range: $20/hr - $22.59/hrOVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties for assigned Child Development Center(s), inclusive of all interior space and adjunct exterior property to maintain a clean, orderly, and comfortable environment for ESSC associates, participants, and guests.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:Maintains administrative, eating, and child activity areas in clean, sanitary, and orderly conditions. Sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets, washes walls and windows, dusts desks, counter tops, furniture, and blinds. Keeps facility free of trash by emptying trash receptacles, and replacing lining of trash cans throughout the facility. Regularly cleans and disinfects all restrooms, including toilets and sinks. Removes debris from sidewalk/adjunct exterior area.Follows health and safety regulations of Title 22 Community Care Licensing at all times. Notifies management of need for repairs, safety concerns or hazards.Restocks cleaning supplies by placing supply order with supervisor to maintain adequate inventory levels at all times. Stores and organizes cleaning supply deliveries as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION:Typically requires High School diploma.Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR, first aid.Food handler’s certificate.EXPERIENCE:One year of custodial or housekeeping work experience in a hospital, childcare, preschool or other licensed facility.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.Must have sex offender index clearance.Ability to understand and follow directions.Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, lift, move, and carry 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Also possess fine manual dexterity, can push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision. Possess physical stamina.Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.Ability to provide any/all current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.Ability to travel locally up to 10% of time with reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.Carrying/Lifting: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.Standing: Constant / Up to 8 hours per daySitting: Occasional / Up to 1 hours per dayWalking: Constant / Up to 8 hours per dayRepetitive Motion/Activity: Constant standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, push, pull, kneeling, grasping, lifting and twisting.Visual Acuity: Near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color and field of visionTravel: Up to 10% of timeEnvironmental Exposure: Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time. Constant use of cleaning solutions.