Early Head Start/Head Start Custodians

JOB SUMMARY:

Fort Valley State University's Family and Consumer Sciences is seeking candidates for the Early Head Start/Head Start Custodian position. The Early Head Start/Head Start Custodian is responsible for performing a variety of duties involved in the care maintenance and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities.

• Pick up supplies as needed.


• Perform routine custodial duties necessary to keep assigned buildings and facilities clean and in a desirable condition.


• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including mirrors, sinks, urinals, toilets and partitions; replenish supplies in restrooms including filling soap and towel dispensers.


• Clean, disinfect, and deodorize all bathrooms at least once daily and check bathrooms throughout the day for cleanliness.


• Clean shared spaces which include meeting rooms, hallways, janitorial storage rooms and other areas as assigned.


• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax strip and polish floors; Buff floors as indicated on the written schedule.


• Clean light fixtures, replace lights, bulbs, and fluorescent tubes as necessary.


• Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities. Perform building maintenance duties such as; stopping minor leaks, plunging/unclogging drains, sinks and toilets, tightening or replacing screws and nails, replacing locks on gates.


• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment throughout the center at all times.


• Deliver classroom and center supplies and materials when necessary.


• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms twice annually, replace batteries as needed, inspect fire extinguishers, recharge annually.


• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards.


• Use approved chemicals safely and according to directions on the containers.


• Requisition supplies according to Fort Valley State University Head Start procedures.


• Maintain an adequate quantity of cleaning supplies.


• Maintain a current MSDS manual for chemicals used in the center.


• Safeguard all equipment and supplies.


• Clean shared spaces and halls immediately in the event of emergency spills or accidents.


• Assist teachers in disinfecting classroom furniture as needed to remove food and bacteria.


• Report needs for major repairs to the Transportation and Facilities Manager.


• Pick up trash daily on the ground, rake leaves, and straw on grounds as needed.


• Complete tasks according to established timelines and written work schedule.


• Clean or change air-conditioning and/or heating filters monthly.


• Clean furniture, windowsills and fixtures in shared spaces weekly and whenever needed.


• Check outdoor learning daily for safety hazards and trash.


• Replenish toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, and paper drinking cups as needed.


• Collect and remove all trash from trashcans daily and replace liners.


• Dispose of all trash bags with food waste and paper goods that teachers remove from their classrooms after each meal.


• Maintain a clean and organized work/area custodial closet at all times.
  
  


• Clean walls in the classroom, meeting rooms, offices, and halls as indicated on the work schedule.
  
  


• Clean all windows as indicated on the work schedule.


• Maintain fixtures and equipment in good, safe, working order.


• Prepare requisitions and informs Transportation and Facilities Manager when additional facility maintenance or repairs are needed.


• Assure that all cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools, and dangerous items are kept locked and out of the reach of children. Secure supplies in locked cabinet/storage when not in use.
  
  


• Attend all staff meetings and training opportunities called by the Transportation and Facilities Manager or other content area managers as needed.