Custodian (Housekeeping)

The Children's Center is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). Click here to review Veterans and Disability Information Start Over with Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Custodian (Housekeeping) Job Code:2024-CUST-SMTH Department:Early Head Start/Head Start Location:Smithfield Early Head Start Center FT/PT Status:Regular Full-time Salary:$16.21 per hour- If you love working in an environment that looks to nurture and educate the children and families we serve, this is the place for you The day-to-day work that goes into nurturing young children and families touches and transforms lives. And there's never a dull moment Here, you'll find a supportive, fun, collaborative work environment in which to experience the joys and challenges of helping children grow and thrive. A Day in the Life of a Custodian Our culture is a caring one; we do everything we can to aid our employees, reduce their stress levels, and support their mental health. Our custodians ensure our buildings are a clean, safe learning environment for children in our centers. From cleaning classrooms to assisting where needed, our custodians are our behind-the-scenes bones Our Benefits for Custodians We offer a full suite of comprehensive employee benefits. Some of our benefits include: * Competitive salaries * Paid time off and paid holidays * Life insurance * Health insurance * Access to student loan forgiveness * 401k savings plan * Professional development * Childcare discounts * Team-oriented work environment Grow with Us as a Custodian You will help our students develop and we want to help you do the same The Children's Center provides many opportunities for professional growth We provide MANY opportunities for training Who We Are The Children's Center, a non-profit agency, is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, one family at a time. Our mission is to nurture and educate children and their families. We provide opportunities for education, parenting support and resources to families in our communities. The Children's Center offers a variety of programs including the federally funded Early Head Start/Head Start programs which provides no cost services to qualifying families. Comprehensive services are provided to pregnant women and children from birth to age five. Whether through high-quality childcare in our classrooms, educational home visits to families with younger children, or therapeutic services for children with developmental delays or disabilities, our goal is to partner with families to foster healthy development of children, from pregnancy to preschool. We are most interested in applicants for our Custodian position who.... * Have a High School Diploma or GED * Hold a valid Driver's License with a good driving record * Have 6 months of experience in a custodial setting * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must be able to work 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM * Must be able to travel between schools in Suffolk and Smithfield. Must have a good driving record to use an agency vehicle. * Must demonstrate good communication skills * Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations Work conditions for our Custodians * The work is typically performed while standing and walking or while intermittently sitting, or stooping. The employee may climb ladders. * Employee needs to have the ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). * The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. * The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. * The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. * This position is classified as medium work for physical exertion requirements. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work. * The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Benefits for a Custodian * 14 paid holidays * Up to 13 paid vacation days * 401K * Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision. Come join our team Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran, Drug-Free Workplace The Children's Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal state, or local law. Offers of employment are contingent on successful background checks, drug screen, and tuberculosis screen. Requests for accommodation, including religious or medically-based accommodations, are not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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