July 20, 2010

WORKING TITLE:  Custodian/Maintenance          SALARY RANGE:    $15,621 to $22,581

CENTER:  Suffolk                                                      POSITION #: TCC-159

DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled                                  HOURS:   Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The Custodian must have a basic knowledge of common household repairs and cleaning methods, be reliable and be able to adhere to required standards of safety and cleanliness.

Dust & clean all fixtures and office furniture including file cabinets, desks, credenzas, counter tops, display units, window ledges and phones.  Spot clean doors, door frames and light switches, spot clean walls, properly position furniture in offices daily. All waste paper receptacles emptied and trash taken to a designated area in the building for storage or removal daily. All internal glass partitions and entrance glass dusted; smudges and fingerprints removed daily. Clean and sanitize all sinks daily. Vacuum all carpeted areas daily.  All ceramic and resilient floor areas dust mopped/swept daily. All ceramic and resilient floor areas damp mopped daily. Burnish floors as needed. Clean kitchen floors, removing all floor mats daily. Clean lunch room: counter, table and floors daily. Clean coffee area counter daily. Clean and polish all dispensers and fixtures.  Clean and disinfect wash basins and toilet bowls daily. Spot clean walls.  Wash all restroom floors with a germicidal solution daily. Polish all metal and mirrors daily. All paper products restocked daily – notify Kitchen staff when supplies are needed. Steam clean carpet in infant room only 1 time per month. Clean outside glass 2 times per year. Clean inside glass in lobby daily, rest of building spot check daily. Clean Janitor closet – including mop floor daily. Turn off designated lights daily. Lock door and windows daily.  Set Alarm as instructed. Check site to see what maintenance needs are needed.  Change filters and wash covers for heating and air conditioning units where required.  Change light bulbs in building and on grounds, repair fixtures and call electrician if needed. Handle plumbing maintenance as needed. All other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Must be 21 years of age. High school diploma or GED Equivalent. Current Virginia Driver’s license. Demonstrate good communication skills. Current Food Handlers card or ability to obtain one. Basic knowledge of common household repairs and cleaning methods.  Able to follow regulations for safety and cleanliness. Meet all physical, mental, moral and other requirements as set forth by Federal and State Regulations. Able to lift 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:  Ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, flexibility, organizational skills, and high energy level. Experience cleaning in a day care facility. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested individuals should complete the Children’s Center Application for Employment.  The application may be delivered to the Children’s Center or mailed to: The Children’s Center, ATTN: Human Resources, 700 Campbell Ave, Franklin, VA 23851.  If you would like to email your resume please email us at corourke@thechildrenscenter.cc. 

The Children’s Center is an EO employer.