HS/EHS - Custodian/Food Transporter

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Action pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with action pact , an agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success.

The Position:

We are recruiting for a full-time Custodian will be responsible for performing custodial/maintenance duties in the center and ensuring the safety of the facility.

At a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Experience is preferred. 

Hiring Range --$14.17-$14.53 (actual)

$12.43-$12.63(prorate)

The Location:

Ware Early Head Start, 1235 McDonald Street, Waycross, 31501

Why Should You Apply:

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrue day 1

15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!

Low-Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE

Interested?

Internal Applicants : please apply online from your Paylocity home page, click Resources, Internal Job Postings

External Applicant s: please apply online at

Click “Join the Action”. View current open positions.

Deadline to apply is: 9/17/2026

Our team at action pact works hard, has fun, and changes people’s lives. If you are looking for work that is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!

Responsible for performing duties such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and waxing hallways, 

stairs, offices, classrooms, walls, and other areas of building

Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal and decontaminate trash receptacles

Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures

Secures area after performing cleaning duties

Receives and distributes shipments

Maintain, mix, and distribute supplies as necessary

Keep inventory of custodial supplies, and restock custodial supplies as necessary throughout facility

Cleans and waxes floor using industrial-size mops and/or machines

Strips and polishes floor using buffing machines

Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks

Responsible for treating staff, visitors, and children with professional respect

Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions

Sweeps sidewalks, porches, and tiled surfaces

Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas

Makes simple or temporary repairs to broken furniture and equipment

Maintains equipment; reports need for painting and minor building or equipment repair to supervisor

Replaces light bulbs

Perform daily playgrounds checks as assigned

Reports safety hazards to supervisor

Head Start Custodian/Food Transporter

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20. Folds and issues clothing and linen when assigned

21. Cuts grass, trims shrubs, waters plants, cleans up debris and performs other related duties on the 

grounds when assigned.

22. Performs custodial related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions

23. Performs varied custodial tasks necessary for the upkeep of building and grounds

24. Responsible for notifying Lead Teacher/Center Coordinator when unsupervised children are 

detected.

25. Responsible for care and accountability of assigned assets including inventory and records of such.

26. Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner

27. Promotes parent and community volunteers and actively seeks in-kind donations

Specific Responsibilities for Food Transporter:

28. Responsible for the transporting of food to and from the classrooms

29. Assist with the serving and cleaning up of meals

30. Responsible for returning utensils and serving materials to the preparation site

31. Knows guidelines for portions served to enrollees and staff

32. Adhere to designated health and safety procedures such as washing hands, wearing gloves, and 

wearing a hair net

33. All other related duties as assigned