Custodian-PT Job Brownsville area,Texas USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance

Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification

Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment

Must have some basic understanding or experience in conducting minor maintenance and repair work as well as general custodial work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Have a High School Diploma

Be Bilingual – able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish

Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County

Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure

Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers, and refill restroom dispensers

Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets

Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops and any other equipment

Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights

Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies

Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing debris from sidewalks and stairs

Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis

Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops

Maintains green areas mowed and well groomed

Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success

Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations

Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on especial assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Averages four hours of standing, walking, lifting, and operating machinery in a usual workday

Requires employee to occasionally crawl and twist in performing duties

Needs to carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally

Uses lower extremities frequently in simple/firm movement and balancing

Maintains head/neck continuously in flexing movements and occasionally in static position & rotational/extension movements

Needs appropriate or corrected vision, requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, uses eye adjustment in doing near point work, and requires the ability to identify and distinguish colors

Does frequent speaking/hearing tasks with staff, co-workers, parents and supervisors

Performs work area surveys to prevent injuries or accidents

Exposure to indifferent outdoor weather conditions (cold, heat, sun, rain etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of job related activities

Communicates and works effectively with parents, community, staff and immediate supervisor

Works on repetitive duties according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness

Performs a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

Maintains confidentiality and avoids gossip

Works in stressful situations

Maintains equipment in good working order

Practices safety by:

Complying with safety rules
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Using safety equipment (support belts, goggles, etc.)
Using proper climbing equipment

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