CUSTODIAN - Homer Head Start Job Town of Homer New York USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Location: Town of Homer

Vacancy Name
: CUSTODIAN - Homer Head Start

Vacancy No
: VN834

Employment Type
:
Part Time

Location
:
Homer HS

Salary Range
: $17.29 per hour

Benefits
:
As a part‑time, regular employee, you will be eligible to accrue 20 days (160 hours) of Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and Monthly Wellness Reimbursement.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is 20 hours per week, 37 weeks per year with summer layoff. It provides custodial and minor maintenance of the Head Start building, equipment, and grounds to ensure a clean, safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implements and supports all applicable Federal and State regulations, including Rural CAP Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Child Development Division Head Start/Early Head Start Policies and Procedures/Work Plan, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.

Maintains the building in a clean and orderly condition. Performs heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, removing garbage, and removing snow/ice from exits and walkways. If no running water, hauls water containers as necessary and cleans and sanitizes the containers weekly.

Cleans, sanitizes, and supplies restrooms.

Ensures safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. Mixes water and detergents or chemical cleaners in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

Keeps equipment and toys in good repair at all times. Repairs equipment or furniture using tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches, or precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

Ensures that fire extinguishers are in working order and conducts a monthly evacuation drill, including testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.

Coordinates with the Site Supervisor and Central Office Purchasing Department for facility improvements, renovations, and construction projects.

Maintains confidentiality regarding information about children, families, and other staff members.

Responsible for the completion of required paperwork, including monthly Safety Checklists.

Participates in weekly staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and required training.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ACTIVITIES

Monitors and reviews information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems.

Monitors equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.

Assists staff with classroom set‑up and storage of equipment and supplies as necessary.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Gives full attention to what others are saying, takes time to understand points being made, and asks questions as appropriate.

React and respond quickly to children’s needs and in emergency situations.

Determines cause of operating errors and decides what to do about them.

Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to confirm a machine is functioning properly.

Reads, comprehends, and follows established policies and procedures.

Manages work time well, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.

Exercises good judgement, courtesy, and tact.

Establishes a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.

Works effectively in a team environment.

Demonstrates sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and maintains confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS

The agency is a mandated tobacco, drug, and alcohol‑free workplace.

Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets, process information, and develop documents, programs, and training materials.

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the agency to customers, the public, and external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e‑mail in keeping with current policies and procedures.

Operates equipment such as a desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.

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