CUSTODIAN - Ketchikan Head Start - Rural Alaska Community Action Program

Description

Vacancy Name
CUSTODIAN - Ketchikan Head Start
Vacancy No
VN527
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Ketchikan HS
Salary Range
$18.15
Salary Period
Hourly
Benefits

As a part time, regular employee, you will be eligible to for 20 days of accrued Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and Monthly Wellness Reimbursement.

Job Details


JOB SUMMARY:
This position is 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year with summer layoff. Provides custodial and minor maintenance of the Head Start building, equipment and grounds ensuring a clean, safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements and supports all applicable Federal and State regulations to include RurAL CAP Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, Child Development Division Head Start/Early Head Start Policies and Procedures/Work Plan and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines.
• Maintains the building in a clean and orderly condition. Performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, removing garbage, and removing snow/ice from exits and walkways. If no running water, hauls water containers as necessary and cleans and sanitizes the containers weekly.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and supplies restrooms.
• Ensures safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. Mixes water and detergents or chemical cleaners in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Keeps the equipment and toys in good repair at all times. Repairs equipment or furniture using tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Ensures that fire extinguishers are in working order and conducts a monthly evacuation drill to include testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Coordinates with the Site Supervisor and Central Office Purchasing Department for facility improvements, renovations, and construction projects.
• Maintains confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families and other staff members.
• Responsible for completion of any required paperwork, including monthly Safety Checklists.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all required training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Monitors and reviews information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Monitors equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Assists staff with classroom set-up and storage of equipment and supplies as necessary.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to react and respond quickly to children's needs and in emergency situations.
• Determines cause of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Watches gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact.
• Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

• Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol free workplace.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and, develop documents, program and training materials.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
• Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 40-75 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
• Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in carpentry and building maintenance.
• Familiarity with social, cultural, political, economic, and service delivery systems of rural Alaska.
• Must pursue an ongoing professional development plan including formal training certification or college degree as recommended by the program.
• Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually.
• Must provide a TB screening and basic physical exam within thirty (30) days of hire with follow-up every three (3) years at employee's expense.
• Must complete and maintain CPR and First Aid Training certification at employer's expense.
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated basic level of computer skills and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with young children.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
• Two to three years of experience working in a related field.
• Intermediate skill level using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with SharePoint.

BENEFITS:
As a part-time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Program

2. 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
3. 12 Established paid holidays, 10 for Child Development site staff

• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement