Custodian

Job Description 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

• 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

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures
• 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 by checking for unlocked doors and windows, reporting any unauthorized occupants, and turning 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
• Maintain green areas mowed and well groomed
• Support the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations
• Work on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on special assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director