Custodian

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities. 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties for assigned Child Development Center(s), inclusive of all interior space and adjunct exterior property to maintain a clean, orderly, and comfortable environment for ESSC associates, participants, and guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Maintains administrative, eating, and child activity areas in clean, sanitary, and orderly conditions. Sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets, washes walls and windows, dusts desks, counter tops, furniture, and blinds. Keeps facility free of trash by emptying trash receptacles, and replacing lining of trash cans throughout the facility. Regularly cleans and disinfects all restrooms, including toilets and sinks. Removes debris from sidewalk/adjunct exterior area.
• Follows health and safety regulations of Title 22 Community Care Licensing at all times. Notifies management of need for repairs, safety concerns or hazards.
• Restocks cleaning supplies by placing supply order with supervisor to maintain adequate inventory levels at all times. Stores and organizes cleaning supply deliveries as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Typically requires High School diploma.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR, first aid.
• Food handler’s certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of custodial or housekeeping work experience in a hospital, childcare, preschool or other licensed facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act) prior to beginning work.
• Must have sex offender index clearance.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, lift, move, and carry 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Also possess fine manual dexterity, can push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision. Possess physical stamina.
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to provide any/all current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally up to 10% of time with reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Carrying/Lifting: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.
Standing: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day
Sitting: Occasional / Up to 1 hours per day
Walking: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Constant standing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, push, pull, kneeling, grasping, lifting and twisting.
Visual Acuity: Near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color and field of vision
Travel: Up to 10% of time
Environmental Exposure: Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time. Constant use of cleaning solutions.