Custodian

Wage Range

All new employees enter at the bottom of the wage scale unless they have previous experience in the position with a Head Start program.

Keeps Head Start Centers in clean and orderly condition, performing general maintenance tasks indoors and outdoors.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None required.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Good housekeeping habits
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely
• Ability to follow instructions

None

Mental Concentration: Considerable concentration intermittently.

Interruptions: Occur constantly.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort in a predominantly sitting position.

Special Demands: Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Special Requirement: History verification showing free of child abuse/neglect by authorities.

Act 33/34 Clearances and staff health assessment completed.

Duties may include any or all of the following. This list is intended to be representative.

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Maintains building, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.
• Cautions students regarding disorderly conduct, or misuse of property.
• Provides lawn maintenance and snow removal.
• Assists with daily safety inspections and upkeep.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with recruiting children by using community resources, staff, and parent contacts.
• Encourages In-Kind participation.
• Performs other related work as required on behalf of the agency.