Temporary Head Start Center Custodian

Temporary Part-Time - 8 hours per week / 6 weeks per year

Grade 11

Monday through Thursday: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Ranking among Oswego Countys top ten largest private employers OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people support communities and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15000 people each year.

OCOs Employee benefits include:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave PTO holidays etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for cleaning maintaining and performing various housekeeping and related activities at assigned Head Start center.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works independently to assure daily checklist of assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed.
• Sweeps mops floors vacuums rugs empties trash washes windows dusts disinfects bathrooms and classroom sinks.
• Maintains adequate supplies for bathrooms - paper towels toilet tissue garbage bags soap and cleaning products.
• Communicates with center staff to assure supplies and other cleaning needs are communicated.
• Performs minor maintenance tightening screws replacing light bulbs fixing broken items etc.
• Performs other miscellaneous cleaning-related tasks as assigned to assure the sanitation maintenance and beautification of the center: carpet cleaning floor buffing stripping waxing touch up paint etc.
• Participates and completes 15 hours of required training and other training as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work independently and follow instructions to complete daily checklist.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must be able to work well with center staff.
• Must exhibit good judgement be organized and flexible.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry our the responsibilities of the position including climbing ladders bending stooping stocking shelves lifting 30 pounds-occasionally and pails of water regularly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three months paid; or life related experience.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Head Start is in need of temporary support for 6 weeks to help maintain a clean safe and welcoming environment for our children and staff in our Fulton Center. This center can be cleaned in 2 hours per day. Monday - Thursday after 3:30pm

Specifically were looking for someone to assist with cleaning tasks such as:
Mopping floors
Vacuuming carpets
Cleaning bathrooms
Take out Trash
Disinfecting high-touch surfaces
Wiping down glass surfaces

Already an OCO employee Your experience and dedication makes you an ideal candidate to step in and help during this short-term need. Your contribution would not only support our team but also ensure that our children continue to learn and grow in a healthy space. We understand this is an additional ask and we truly appreciate your consideration. If youre able to help even part-time during this period please let us know. Wed be happy to work with you to make the schedule manageable and ensure you feel supported throughout.

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