INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:
All regular appointees serve a six (6) month introductory period.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Neighborhood House Association hires only U.S. citizens and others lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

This Job Announcement is not an offer of employment. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any of the provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Any person who is hired may voluntarily leave their employment upon giving proper notice and may be terminated by the Agency at any time and for any reason.  Any oral or written statements to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employee.

Please note that offers of employment are only valid if they are made by the Human Resources Department

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Site Location:

Various Locations

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Area Director, Site Supervisor and/or Lead Custodian, performs custodial and cleaning duties at the NHA administrative offices, Head Start centers, Conference Center and other sites as assigned; prepares Conference Center rooms and facilities for meetings; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed vary according to the levels listed in the Training and Experience section below.

 Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial and semi-skilled maintenance work;

• Skills in preparing cleaning materials including choosing proper tools and cleaning agents;

 Ability to:

• Read and write simple messages, read signs, labels and simple instructions in English;

• Assess unsafe situations;

• Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment;

• Ability to speak English and follow oral instructions with minimum supervision.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet and maintain State law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations) prior to hiring as substitute. Certification in Pediatric First Aide, CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. A valid California driver's license.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

• Dusts and mops floors, vacuums / shampoos carpets;

• Dusts and polishes furniture and wood work;

• Wipes table tops, chairs, counters, refrigerator doors and classroom doors;

• Empties and cleans waste receptacles;

• Washes windows, mirrors and walls;

• Cleans / sanitizes sinks and drinking fountains;

• Dust book shelves;

• Fills soap and paper towel dispensers as needed;

• Cleans rest rooms, washbowls and urinals;

• Cleans and maintains playground equipment;

• Inspects playground daily for glass and other hazardous objects;

• Sterilizes sand with bleach as needed;

• Sweeps asphalt;

• Finishes floors once a month and cleans refrigerator;

• Performs general maintenance and repair, such as painting a variety of surfaces using roller brushes and / or spray equipment;

• Troubleshoots, repairs / or maintains switches and light bulbs and plumbing such as valves and faucet fixtures;

• Prepares work orders and documents unsafe conditions;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.