Govt. Early Head Start / Head Start - Janitor Open Until Filled $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!!

About the position

The Janitor, under the direction of the Early Childhood Programs Manager and Health Coordinator, is responsible for performing a wide variety of janitorial services and tasks. This includes housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting, moving furniture, and window washing. The Janitor will also maintain building carpets using carpet extraction equipment and ensure that supplies are well stocked and available. Additionally, the role involves reporting maintenance requirements, performing minor grounds keeping duties, and cleaning upholstery and water-damaged areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, vacuuming, dusting, moving furniture, window washing, etc.
• Maintains building carpets using carpet extraction equipment including pre-spotters, detergent, and biohazard kits as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to complete tasks and submit requests for supplies as needed to ensure supplies are well stocked and available.
• Reports obvious facility maintenance requirements to the department lead/supervisor.
• Performs minor grounds keeping duties when needed including, but not limited, to snow and ice removal, cleaning of walkways.
• Trash and material collection and disposal.
• Cleans upholstery, fire and smoke clean up, cleaning of water damaged flooring and furniture.
• Evacuates children during emergency and monthly drills.
• Follows OSHA and Tribal policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintains MSDS sheet updates.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years janitorial experience required.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aide Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
• Must maintain a good moral character standing.
• Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards, safety and personal protection equipment use, application and procedures required.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and procedures required.
• Knowledge of Biohazard and Fire Extinguisher use preferred.
• Must be able to follow strict guidelines such as use of specific cleaning chemicals and use of universal precautions at all times.
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, carpet extractor, waxer, buffer, etc.
• Must be able to read and write effectively and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to interact appropriately with very young children and elderly clients.
• Must be able to perform all duties with no interruption in building operations.
• Ability to complete minor repairs around the building preferred.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Biohazard and Fire Extinguisher use preferred.
• Ability to complete minor repairs around the building preferred.
• Native American preferred.