Custodial Technician

Company: Head Start, Inc
Location: Billings
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Looking for a clean start? Come on over to Head Start, Inc.! We're looking for a career minded, team player who is excited to help clear the trail for learning - and ready to sweep away the competition. At Head Start, Inc. we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact for the children and families in our program. We lead through our values of children first, respect, positivity, empathy, and competence - and acknowledge that employees are our greatest resource. We strive to ensure that our company is a good place to work and that you will be treated with dignity and fairness.We want you for your sparkling personality and skills! Why do you want to work for us?

• Summers off
• 17 paid holidays (including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break)
• Gifted PTO - starting at 10+ days and increasing after 3 years of service
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Employer matched 401K
• Professional development opportunitiesJOB SUMMARY: This position provides general maintenance and custodial duties for all Head Start, Inc. locations. This position participates in service strategies that contribute to the welfare of Head Start, Inc. and the families served while being mindful of the responsibility to maintain confidentiality, be supportive, and provide a child friendly atmosphere. This position serves with integrity and fidelity to ensure Head Start, Inc. values are incorporated into daily operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a regular cleaning schedule that ensures all daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks are completed in a timely and consistent manner.
• Perform general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
• Maintain clean and sanitized restrooms.
• Performs limited ground maintenance such as playground and outdoor safety inspections, outdoor garbage collection, landscaping and softfall maintenance, and clearing snow and ice from walkways.
• Maintain an ample and accurate inventory of supplies and keep all cleaning supplies in locked storage areas.
• Maintain neat and orderly work and storage spaces.
• Take all agency garbage out to dumpster.
• Inform supervisor of any heavy-duty maintenance or repair needs.
• Complete requisitions for any supplies or equipment needed, obtain supervisor's approval, submit purchase orders to accounting, and put away all supply orders as they arrive.
• Inspect rooms following meetings to assure they are ready for future use, cleaning as needed.
• Respond immediately to safety issues (slipping hazards, disposing of hazardous material, etc.)
• Collaborate with contract cleaning, maintenance, or other services as directed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
  • Able to understand Head Start Performance Standards in relation to regulations in cleaning and sanitizing supplies, etc.
  • Detail oriented and thorough.
  • Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
  • Ability to keep facilities clean and orderly.
  • Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver's license. Experience in janitorial, maintenance, and/or related work is preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, and sit. The employee is also often required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and move quickly to respond to children's health and safety needs, as well as facility maintenance demands. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required for the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS: The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in busy classrooms or a shared office environment, travels by vehicle, may be exposed to changing weather conditions, and works in varied environments. The noise level is usually moderate. COMMENTS:This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for its performance. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of this position. Other functions and duties may be assigned as determined to be necessary for overall job accomplishment.
    
    
    Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
    40 hours per week
    
    
    
    PI208029328

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