Job Details

Job Location Tucson Area - , AZ Education Level High School Diploma or GED Job Category Education * Possess a High School Diploma ***or*** GED

* Must be 18 years of age.

* Prior experience providing custodial services, using a cleaning chemical system, and/or completing light yard work and clean up.

* Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.

* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

* Must provide evidence of completed COVID 19 Vaccination

* Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.

* Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray.

* Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.

* Able to pass a criminal background check.

* Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.

* Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid Training/CPR training including Infants and Children.

* Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current a Food Handlers Certificate issued by the Arizona health department

* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish.

* Three (3) years experience cleaning a licensed childcare facility.

* Three (3) years experience working with Child-Parent Centers or other Head Start grantee or delegate agency.

* Indoor and Outdoor including extreme outdoor temperatures at peak times of the day (exceeds 85 degrees or below 32 degrees)

* Daily direct work with hazardous cleaning or yard chemicals

* Exposure to environmental hazards such as blood-borne pathogens, communicable illnesses, or animal feces

* Requires working with motorized and/or sharp tools.

* Paid Leave - 22 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 10 days each year thereafter, and 5 days paid Personal leave first year, 8 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days paid Sick leave each year

* Insurance benefits - dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)

* Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.

**Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:**

**Custodial Responsibilities**:

* Cleans classroom(s), kitchen, restrooms, and office facilities to insure that they are free of dirt, odors, insects, and vermin. Cleans and inspects playgrounds to insure that they are free of dangerous objects, debris, and weeds. Completes according to Center Cleaning Checklists.

* Notifies supervisor of maintenance needs and/or safety hazards related to all areas of the center. Calls Work Request system as requested.

* Moves and stores classroom furniture when required by center needs; assist teaching staff with classroom breakdown and setup.

* Prepares supply requests and submits to supervisor to order necessary cleaning supplies. Stores hazardous or dangerous items in a locked storage area that is inaccessible to children.

* Organizes storage areas to ensure accurate inventory of cleaning supplies and materials.

* Takes out scheduled playground equipment before outdoor playtime begins and stores after outdoor playtime is completed.

* Ensures soft surfacing is maintained in required areas including raking Fibar or sand on a daily basis to maintain a minimum of 6 depth under swings or climbing structures.

* Waters down hot surfaces when season requires it, including water of sand area for child play.

* Ensures drinking water is available and accessible to children during outdoor playtime.

* Uses caution tape to designate unsafe areas to ensure children are not allowed in the area.

* Has an active role in closedown cleaning process.

* Ensures facility is secured at the end of the day.

* Where applicable communicates with custodian or custodian/driver to minimize duplicate ordering, reporting, or cleaning.

**Supervision:**

* Identify self-growth, development goals, and strategies for achievement with support and input from supervisor.

* Commit and participate in consistent and planned meetings with supervisor to further professional growth by seeking feedback, reflecting on and assessing own practice, and taking advantage of opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.

**Record-keeping, Monitoring and Reporting:**

* Prepare and submit janitorial supplies order forms to supervisor and/or Procurement as assigned

* Assist in the receipt of supply orders and storing in designated areas.

**Leadership, Management and Teamwork**:

* Actively participate on the center team and contribute to the decision making process for compliance, strategic initiatives, professional development, budget, governance, and agency self-assessment

* Train and support volunteers, substitutes and center staff with cleaning procedures, routines, and the proper use of equipment.

**Responsibilities for all Child-Parent Centers, Inc.:**

* Understand and model the agency's vision, mission, and philosophy within the agency and the community.

* Demonstrate approachability, ownership, accountability, and life-long learning.

* Use the agency's communication and problem solving approach.

+ Seek perspective of others.

+ Identify emerging issues and contribute new knowledge.

+ Work to de-escalate when emotions and stakes are high.

* Maintain professional behavior and relationships with internal and external stakeholders

* Use agency systems and technologies to accomplish work

* Maintain a high level of attendance to support ongoing service delivery.

* Recognizes children's safety as the first responsibility of all staff and acts swiftly to ensure no child is unsupervised.

* Implement agency policies and procedures for safeguarding confidential or sensitive information about employees and/or program participants. Restrict access to paper or electronic documents to those with a need to know.

* Performs other duties as assigned

**Please Note:** This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job opening is intended to provide information about the position for employee recruitment purposes only and is not intended to be the basis of any employee contract.

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.