CYP Custodian

U.S. Department of the Navy; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established government agency seeks a Child and Youth Program Custodian to perform essential cleaning tasks within various facilities. Candidates must have knowledge of cleaning agents, effective communication skills, and the ability to meet physical requirements. This role is critical in ensuring a clean and safe environment for children and youth programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Completion of background checks for child care positions.

Responsibilities

• Performing cleaning services according to specifications.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies used for cleaning.
• Cleaning during off-hours when children and youth are not present.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning agents

Skill in using cleaning equipment

Effective communication skills

Job description

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program Custodian position is to provide a variety of semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks for the CYP facilities, including Child Development Centers (CDCs), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Home (CDH) offices, and lending libraries.

Duties

All custodial and housekeeping services will be performed according to established specifications. Child and youth routines will not be disturbed by custodial activities. Some cleaning services will take place when programs are not in operation and children and youth are not present. The CYP custodian is responsible for cleaning and the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. These tasks include:

• Performing cleaning services according to specifications, ensuring routines are not disturbed.
• Cleaning during off-hours when children and youth are not present.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies used for cleaning.

Cleaning Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, Tier 1 with Child Care check, and SCHR check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Discrepancies must be resolved prior to employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide immunization evidence, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain necessary immunizations.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as required.
• Ability to complete required training and maintain certifications or credentials as per federal, state, or national standards used by DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

Resumes should clearly demonstrate relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) related to this position. Specificity is encouraged.

The qualified candidate possesses:

• Knowledge of various chemical and cleaning agents.
• Skill in using household and industrial cleaning equipment and attachments.
• Skill in operating, cleaning, and adjusting powered cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 lbs, walk, bend, and stand regularly.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written, with strong interpersonal skills.