All custodial and housekeeping services will be performed according to the established specifications.  Child and youth routines will not be disturbed by custodial activities.  Some of the daily cleaning services will take place when programs are not in operation and children and youth are not present.  The CYP custodian has responsibilities related to cleaning and to the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.  These tasks are summarized below.

Cleaning Requirements

Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, polishes floors and cleans carpets.

Wipes mirrors, metal doorplates, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and all metal fittings.

Cleans showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes and switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.

Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, and uses stepladders and extension ladders to change light bulbs, replace blinds, and wash walls.

Dusts, waxes and polishes furniture.  Dusting furniture, equipment, and surfaces will not be done within the reach of children.

Empties and washes trashcans.

Inspects grounds, including removing trash and debris, and notifies supervisor of safety hazards.

Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories.  Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels, and soap.  Reports water leaks, clogged drains and other conditions requiring repairs to supervisor.

Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.

Use and Maintenance of Equipment and Supplies

Operates powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils equipment, and changes brushed and accessories.

Maintains cleaning supplies and advises supervisor when supplies are needed or when equipment needs repairs or replacement.  All custodial equipment, supplies and materials will be approved by the health consultant or safety officer.

Ensures that hallways, stairways, entrances, and doorways are not obstructed by any cleaning or maintenance operations or storage of equipment and materials.

Stores custodial supplies and equipment properly in locked cabinets or closets away from child and youth activity rooms.

Loads and unloads merchandise, equipment and supplies.

Assembles equipment.

May be required (less than 10% of the time) to deliver merchandise, equipment and supplies to other locations.

Additional Responsibilities

May be required to move, set-up and/or rearrange furniture, as well as, set-up and break-down for special events.

Responsible for complying with security, fire and sanitation rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
Moderately heavy physical effort is used occasionally in moving, setting up, and working from ladders. Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial-type buffers) is occasionally required. Uses vacuum cleaners, dry mops, light
weight powered scrubbers and buffers. Work involves standing, bending, stooping, and reaching, frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets, and occasionally lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds (e.g., scrap and trash cans, crates,
parts). Occasionally, may be required to deliver merchandise equipment and supplies to other CYP sites.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Conditions of employment

• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.  All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.  Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of a variety of chemical and cleaning agents.
• Skill to use a variety of household and industrial equipment and attachments.
• Skill to operate, clean, and make adjustments to powered cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to move furniture, lift and move objects over 50 1bs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume.  The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire.  Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability.  If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.