Custodian - Head Start

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc.; Cliffside Park (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian for its Head Start program. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of agency facilities, ensuring compliance with health standards. Responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, minor repairs, and grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess basic English fluency, a high school diploma, and the physical ability to perform various tasks. Join a team that values professionalism and commitment to community service, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of children and families served by the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be observant and report suspicious activity to security personnel.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of agency-owned and rented spaces and grounds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintain a neat custodian's room and stock supplies.

Skills

Basic English Fluency

Knowledge of safety hazards

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Basic repair skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning and sanitizing solutions

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

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Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of agency-owned and rented spaces/facilities and surrounding grounds to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) schools, agency-owned and rented properties, and spaces are cleaned and maintained in accordance with agency, local, and state health standards. General daily responsibilities include but are not limited to mopping, disinfecting, dusting, washing windows, trash retrieval/removal, and vacuuming.
• Ensures that the daily cleaning checklist has been reviewed and completed as required. The daily cleaning checklist may be specific to the assigned HS/EHS school or property.
• Maintains a neat and orderly custodian’s room/closet; ensures cleaning and bathroom supplies are available and stocked.
• Assists in examining the HS/EHS schools for safety hazards, and reports deficiencies to the Building & Grounds Supervisor.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures, unclogging pipes, painting, etc.
• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic English Fluency – Speak, read, and write
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be observant and report suspicious activity to security personnel and supervisor.
• Must be able to physically perform the job, which includes prolonged periods of standing, the ability to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance. Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.

EEO Statement

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations