Child and Youth Program Custodian, NA-3566-02

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the Child and Youth Program Custodian position is to provide a variety of semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks for the CYP facilities to include:  Child Development Centers (CDCs), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs, Child Development Home (CDH) offices and lending library/ies.

MAJOR DUTIES: 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. 

• Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, polishes  floors and cleans carpets. Cleans showcases, entrance doors, activity spaces/classrooms, doorframes and switches, paper towel dispensers, and other surfaces as required.

• Operates powered cleaning equipment, cleans and oils equipment, and changes brushes and accessories.

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

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

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

• 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.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION FACTORS:

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 pounds, walk, bend, and stand on a routine basis. 

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.  Work involves standing, bending, stooping, and reaching, frequently lifting and emptying wastebaskets, and occasionally lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds.

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.

Test Designated Position: In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7 October 2003 this position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable diseases.

Satisfactory complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 18 years of age.  High School Diploma or equivalent (appropriate documents must be presented with resume/application).

NOTE:  Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of closing date. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee will be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.