Custodian - Part Time

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ECS4Kids is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in its facilities. The role involves daily cleaning duties, scheduling, and safety compliance.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan, and generous paid time off. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, verbal communication skills, and an understanding of proper cleaning methods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with related work experience preferred.
• Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods required.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of classrooms, office, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Follow and complete the center's cleaning schedule.
• Disinfect and clean all frequently touched surfaces daily.
• Inventory control of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure safety and health procedures are followed.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading instructions

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Mechanical equipment use

Proper cleaning methods

Independence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum

Carpet cleaner

Job description

TEAM

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being. These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type

Part-time

Description

JOIN THE ECS4Kids

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being. These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida.

ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Career development
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the center in such a way to promote health and safety while reducing the spread of infection.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily cleaning of classrooms, office, bathrooms, and common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying trash.
• Follows and completes the center's daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule. These duties include:
• Collects and bags all garbage from the center, placing the tied bags in a closed dumpster.
• Disinfects and cleans garbage and trashcans, and changes bags daily.
• Washes and sanitizes bathrooms fixtures daily with approved solution.
• Using approved solution, wet mops all washable floors daily including kitchen, bathroom, office areas, and classrooms.
• Sweeps and clears entrance spaces, daily.
• Vacuums all carpeting daily.
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as countertops, light switches, doorknobs, toilets, faucets, sinks, phones, keyboards, etc.
• Washes bathroom, kitchen, classroom and other windows (inside and outside) and walls using approved solution as scheduled or needed.
• Shampoo or steam-clean carpets/rugs as scheduled or needed
• Dusts, washes and sanitizes other surfaces as specified in schedule.
• Refills paper towel, tissue, toilet paper and hand soap in all dispensers.
• Inventory control of all cleaning supplies, including ordering and receiving supplies.
• Ensure that safety and health procedures are followed as directed by Center Manager and/or established policy.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and machinery to prevent damage to floors and/or injury to self.
• Perform routine inspection and regular upkeep of interior areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards and other foreign materials.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance; (i.e. changing filters, unclog toilets, replacing daylight bulbs etc.)
• Keep building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Assist with trainings and event set ups.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required or recommended by supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• This position reports to the Director of Facilities & Transportation or assigned Center Manager

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required with related work experience preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and appropriately with others.
• Ability to read and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
• Must have effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to use mechanical equipment, such as carpet cleaner, vacuum, etc.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Works inside in a childcare setting

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, walk and stand intermittently throughout the workday
• This job involves standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Background Requirements

A Level II Background Screening which consists of a local, state, and federal criminal check will be completed on all employees and any contracted employee position, intern position or volunteer position in which individuals have contact with children, have access to confidential information and / or are in a position of special trust. To learn more about the system used to conduct these checks, you can use this link - https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Salary Description

$16.21 per hour