Custodian

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending
Must have a valid drivers 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 childrens 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