Environmental Custodian

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Clemson Child Development Center is an ABC Quality Early Learning Center dedicated to the highest quality standards in early childhood care and education. Our work focuses on the first five years of life, a one-time opportunity to change lives. Our commitment reflects a vision that every child attending our school will have equal opportunity for success based on equitable access to a foundation for a lifelong love of learning and reduced barriers to economic stability.

CCDC is seeking an Environmental Custodian who is a highly self-motivated individual willing to work hard as part of a team at a center serving children ages six weeks to five years. The position requires an active and outgoing, kind and committed person who will care for the environment of the school and maintain the cleanliness. This person will be willing to demonstrate through their commitment to doing the job with integrity and an understanding of the important role a clean environment plays in setting the stage for learning. This highly active and mobile position supports the daily operations of the center. This person will demonstrate a high-level of professionalism and a willingness to support other staff in the CCDC School Family in meeting the standards set forth by the South Carolina Department of Public Health. This position collaborates with other staff in providing a clean and sanitary environment in which the school can thrive. This position is responsible for cleaning the center only and is not responsible for the care or supervision of children.

CCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Hours of Work: 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm any day the center is open, Teacher Workdays, Special Events

Scope of Work:

The Environmental Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for everyone in our school, including students, staff, and parents. This position covers all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and hallways of the center and is scheduled on every day the center is open. On teacher workdays, the Environmental Custodian will complete deep-cleaning tasks throughout the building.

Daily Duties: Cafeteria

• Sweep cafeteria floor
• Mop cafeteria floor
• Clean and sanitize all tables (top and underside)and chairs
• Stack chairs

Daily Duties: All Areas (Classrooms, Offices, and Hallways)

• Vacuum all floors and rugs
• Mop all hard-surface floors
• Disinfect all doorknobs and light switches
• Empty all trash cans, replace liners, and take trash to the dumpster
• Re-fill classroom bleach bottles according to South Carolina Department of Public Health specifications daily
• Replenish supplies in every classroom and bathroom, including paper towels, hand soap, toilet paper, trash bags, and other supplies as needed
• Notify the Executive Director when supply inventory is running low

Daily Duties: Bathrooms

• Clean and sanitize toilets (student and adult)
• Clean and sanitize sinks and countertops (student and adult)
• Clean mirrors
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize bathroom floors, stalls, and walls (if necessary)

Weekly Duties: Entire Facility

• Wipe down and stack classroom chairs when necessary
• Wipe down base boards, windowsills, wainscotting (when necessary) and ledge on wainscotting
• Disinfect mops

Teacher Workdays: Deep Cleaning

• Scrub and detail floors, including edges, corners, and under furniture
• Clean and sanitize furniture, shelving, cubbies, doors, door handles, and light switches
• Wipe down baseboards, windowsills, and interior windows
• Remove scuffs and marks from walls and doors
• Complete other deep-cleaning tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

Health and Safety

• Use cleaning and sanitizing products according to label directions and CCDC procedures
• Store all cleaning chemicals and supplies securely and out of reach of children at all times
• Report any maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the Executive Director promptly

Other Duties as assigned by Executive Director, Program Manager, Nutrition Manager and/or Finance Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience maintaining cleanliness in a school environment

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have earned a High School Diploma or a GED
• Ability to take instructions from Executive Director
• Must clear full background check per SC DSS requirements
• Must pass health screening per SC DSS requirements
• Ability to work in an active and highly mobile position
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, lift, and use arms/hands
• Must be able to mop, vacuum, and move small pieces of furniture
• Be able to lift 20-50 lbs.

Expectations:

Professionalism

• Be present in accordance with CCDC attendance policies
• Arrive to work punctually and prepared
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings, required training, teacher workdays, special events
• Respond to communication from CCDC Executive Director and Administrative staff on CCDC Outlook email and THE PLAYGROUND APP in a timely manner
• Present and conduct self in a professional manner in terms of appearance, attitude, attire, conduct and verbal interactions
• Address assignments given by Executive in a Positive Manner
• Effectively utilize CCDC Outlook email and the Playground App to communicate with CCDC administration and other members of CCDC Staff/School Family when needed
• Remain focused on assigned duties while on the clock
• Complete all assigned duties efficiently and within scheduled work hours
• Personal cell phone use is limited to scheduled breaks and emergencies

Environment

• Develop a working knowledge and experience with DSS and SC Department of Public Health regulations
• Maintain environmental safety and cleanliness in compliance with all DSS/ SC Department of Public Health regulations/requirements
• Actively demonstrates awareness of cleanliness requirements at all times
• Communicate facility, supply, and operational issues to the Executive Director in a positive manner
• Help create a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere for students, families, and CCDC colleagues

Practices

• Ability to work independently without direct and continuous supervision
• Demonstrate attention to detail in cleaning and disinfecting without direct and continuous supervision
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow as a professional

Connection

• Build positive, respectful connections with students, families, and staff to support the CCDC School Family
• Use friendly, appropriate language and tone of voice when interacting with children
• Communicate with all staff, parents, children, and board members in a positive manner

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience maintaining cleanliness in a school environment

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Accrued Paid Time-Off
• Volunteer Life Insurance
• Employee Child Care Discount