Custodian

BASIC FUNCTIONS

            The Custodian is responsible for the daily cleaning of the center in accordance with agency guidelines, City Health Department regulations, and state licensing standards.  This person will work under the supervision of the Facilities Director and or Center Director.  

QUALIFICATIONS

            Ability to read and write; ability to meet physical demands of the job; previous experience with professional cleaning preferred.  Must be willing to participate in some in-service training and be able to relate well to children.

 NATURE AND SCOPE

 Daily Duties

• Clean and sanitize children’s and adult’s toilets and sinks, including around and under fixtures, and water fountains daily.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas, moving small pieces of furniture and large pieces, which are on rollers in order to reach all areas.  For area rugs, sweep under rugs as well as vacuum rugs themselves.  Spot shampoo spills and stains.
• Sweep and damp mop all tiles floors, including classrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, entrance areas, and hallways.   Move small pieces of furniture and large pieces, which are on rollers in order to reach all areas.
• Empty all trash containers.
• Replenish all soap, toilet tissue, and paper towel dispensers.
• Clean glass partitions and inside of glass windows and doors near entrance or visible to public.
• Wash finger prints/smudges from doorways, doorknobs, cabinets, light switches, etc.
• Maintenance of cleaning supplies.
• Maintaining a clean and organized janitor’s closet. 

 Weekly Duties

• Wash trash containers
• Sweep or mop stockrooms, pantries, and storage areas not mopped on daily basis.  For crib room, move cribs to sanitize floor.
• Areas, which are only swept on a weekly basis, need to be damp mopped at least monthly.
• Dust building, including staff lounges, meeting areas, offices and including baseboards, light fixtures, vents, and corners.

 Other Duties

• Maintenance of daily, weekly logs as required by assistant center director or center director.
• Assisting in setting up and putting away heavy equipment