Future Opening: Full-time Custodian

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Title: Custodian
Classification: Non-Exempt; Full-time
Supervisor: Director of Operations
Pay Grade: Grade 7; step depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 12 Month Employee, Hours may vary depending on the needs of the program.

I. Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience/Ability:  

a.    One year of custodial or related work experience.

b.    Must pass pre-employment and routine criminal background check, drug screen & physical.

c.    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

d.    Ability to work with other staff and program volunteers

e.    Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others

f.     Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

g.    Ability to use mechanical cleaning machines, such as carpet cleaners, floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, tools, washers, and dryers.

h.    Ability to use and knowledge of various chemicals and cleaning agents.

i.      Ability to perform routine laundry and cleaning duties.

j.      Must have scheduling flexibility to be available to perform duties at occasional after-hours events and/or emergency services outside of assigned work hours.

 

II. Specific Responsibilities:

a.    Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned facility and grounds as outlined in EOAC policy. 

b.    Routine duties include but are not limited to laundry of infant/toddler bedding and curriculum supplies, vacuuming all carpeted areas, mopping and sanitizing hallways,  classrooms, and bathroom floors, buffing floors per schedule, cleaning and sanitizing adult and child restrooms, including toilets and sinks, removing soiled diapers from infant/toddler and classrooms, disposal of classroom trash bags in facility dumpster, picking up trash from playground and cleaning facility entry-way. 

c.    Use cleaning chemicals and other cleaning supplies while dusting, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, and cleaning restrooms per product safety standards.

d.    Keep bathrooms and classrooms stocked with designated paper and cleaning supplies.

e.    Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. Requisition items from the supervisor promptly. 

f.     Complete minor maintenance duties for the facility as needed or requested by the supervisor.

g.    Assist nutrition staff with meal delivery and removal from classrooms, as needed. 

h.    Respond to emergency situations such as drains backing up, plugged toilets, water floods, toilet/sink leaks, etc., per EOAC policy.

i.      Complete required training as assigned, including First Aid/CPR. 

 

III. Work Environment

a.    This job primarily operates in an indoor and outdoor childcare center environment with ambient lighting, climate control, and various weather conditions outdoors. 

b.    The employee will work in an environment with exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals. Exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, and low or intense illumination. Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, etc.).

c.    This role uses standard and mid-level cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, washers/dryers, scrubbers, and buffers.  

 

IV. Physical Demands

a.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 

b.    The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel, lift, twist, scrub, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must have a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electric cleaning machines properly. 

c.    The employee will lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. daily to load and transport trash, and bulk supplies, operate cleaning machines, move furniture, etc., and occasionally lift over 70 lbs. with assistance.

 

V. Other Duties: Perform all other duties as deemed necessary. 

Compensation: $30,000.00 - $32,500.00 per year

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

At Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values individual talent, professional excellence, and opportunity for all. We recognize that a variety of skills and experiences contribute to success in this role. If you believe your abilities align with the responsibilities of this position and our mission, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to investing in the growth of our employees and welcome applicants who are eager to contribute to our work serving the community.

I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and understand that any deliberate falsification,  misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from subsequent employment.

I authorize the references listed on the previous page to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all such parties from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.

I understand as part of the hiring process, EOAC may obtain criminal history record information on individuals it intends to employ, as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This includes compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), and Texas Labor Code Chapter 411 (governing access to criminal history records from the Texas Department of Public Safety). By applying for this position, I consent to a background check, which may include criminal history information, as part of the employment process. EOAC does not discriminate against applicants based on criminal history unless such information is directly related to the job, as permitted by law. 

For 60 years, the Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation, EOAC, has served children, families, and community members across the Heart of Texas.

EOAC moves families forward by connecting them to opportunities that build lasting stability. Through early learning, energy assistance, weatherization, workforce development, emergency assistance, and family support services, EOAC helps families address immediate needs while taking meaningful steps toward a stronger future.

Our work is rooted in one clear vision: Every family thriving.

As a Community Action Agency, EOAC works alongside families, partners, funders, schools, employers, and community leaders to strengthen stability, expand opportunity, and support lasting progress across the Heart of Texas.

Moving Families Forward.