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Custodian

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Indianola, MS, USA
Full-time

The custodian is responsible for providing safe, healthy facilities, which meet all local, state and Federal regulations. This position provides cleaning, maintenance and repairs where professional licensing is not required. This position reports directly to the Center Director, Office Manager or Head Start Manager   This position may be re-assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. 

As a front line representative of Save the Children, the bus monitor is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with adhering to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity.

As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, the position is  expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training to minimize risk to children. The position must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report, respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training and awareness around all child-safeguarding obligations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Cleaning assigned facilities (classroom, hallways, floors, kitchens, offices, entrances as applicable) on a    daily basis with particular attention to ensuring that buildings and outlying areas are hazard free and reporting safety, sanitation and fire hazards to the supervisor or staff in charge. Precautions are maintained, including the usage of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination, to protect personal health and safety as well as the health and safety of children, families and staff.
  • Performing routine maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and maintaining equipment.
  • Maintaining supply inventory and MSDS record keeping.
  • Collecting information and participated in planning for upgrading and minor repair of facilities.
  • Complies with federal, state and local safety and building code requirements related to Head Start/Early Head Start facilities, including OSHA, MSDS, chemical inventory and other pertinent guidance and training.
  • May perform minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, some electrical repairs and general repair work in assigned facilities where a professional license is not required and it is appropriate and assigned.
  • May preform or facilitate snow removal, sweeping, mowing raking, tree and shrub trimming and parking lot clearing as appropriate and assigned.
  • Maintains confidentiality concerning children, families and staff in accordance with policies and procedures and positive cooperative relationships with co-works, children, families and the public.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 
Educational Background: 
Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Knowledge of basic operations, tools and terminology used in building maintenance and repair work. The ability to operate light trucks, equipment for minor construction and standard cleaning appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, rug shampoo machines etc.
  •    Ability to follow oral and written directions and take initiative.
  • Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. 
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 20 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit