Custodian

Location: Los Ninos Center - Escondido, CAHourly: $14.00 - $16.6446 Weeks - Part-timeDEFINITIONUnder supervision of Center Director will be responsible for major sanitation of the center inside and outside area and janitorial type services.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Maintains sanitation and housekeeping requirements to ensure compliance with county, state and federal agency guidelines

Cleans, sanitizes and disinfects children?s bathrooms routinely

Cleans and maintains all storage areas, sheds and work spaces

Cleans, sanitizes and re-stocks supplies in classrooms, adult restrooms and common areas

Sanitize all doors, doorknobs, light switches and other common touch surfaces

Maintains accurate inventory of all chemicals and janitorial supplies

Assist with loading/unloading, pick-up and delivery of supplies, stores and organizes all center deliveries

Empties trash cans daily and as needed

Sweeps and mops classroom floors and other areas as needed

Maintain outside grounds: classroom entrances, main entrances, and playgrounds

May assist with minor food preparation if needed

May support classrooms as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSKnowledge of:

Commercial janitorial, cleaning and sanitation practices

Effective communication skills with staff, parents, and children of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds

Ability to:

Perform with minimum supervision

Stoop, stand and walk for extended periods of time

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively

Follow verbal directions

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

One (1) year related experience

Read, write and speak English

Additional Requirements:

Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and maintained throughout employment.

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORSListens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person?s views and underlying assumptionsWorks effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workersIdentifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional developmentAttends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlinesHonors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systemsFollows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changesDeals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changesHEALTH STATUSMust have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.BACKGROUND CLEARANCEAll positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.TRANSPORTATIONMust have and maintain a valid California Driver?s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC?s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.