Janitor

Position Summary: Keeps center in clean and orderly condition.
Performs heavy and light cleaning duties, and operates motor driven and electrical equipment.
Actual assigned duties may vary by location and particular center need.
Supports CAPSLO’s mission by performing a variety of facilities related tasks as needed to ensure clean and safe operations and remain in compliance with regulations, as well as providing a comfortable environment for staff, children and clients.
Required Education and Experience: • Requires a minimum of six months experience performing related work.
License & Certifications: • Must have dependable, insured transportation and valid California Driver’s License (mileage reimbursed) and acceptable driving record.
A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.
Essential Functions: • Maintains the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of center buildings.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and tools used on the job.
• Maintains, purchases and inventories cleaning supplies.
• Maintains supply room in a neat and organized manner.
Responsibilities and Duties: • Cleans all horizontal and vertical surfaces; washes windows; sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes floors, shampoos rugs; empties trash; cleans and sanitizes toilets and sinks; changes light bulbs; and paints, as needed.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and debris.
• Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices; and act in such a manner as to assure at all times maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients and children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge: • Must be able to read and have knowledge of chemicals used for cleanings.
Abilities: • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must understand, uphold, and continue working toward accomplishing the mission, strategic goals and performance measures of the agency.
Supervisory Responsibility: • No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: • Work involves some exposure to cleaning agents.
May be required to work out of doors and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
Physical Demands: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical: • Position requires intermittent bending, pushing, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, standing, walking, twisting.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Simple hand manipulation and reaching above and below shoulder level is required.
Travel: • Some travel may be required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: • Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
• Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc.
A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment.
• Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment.
Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.
• Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements.
• Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.
Other Duties: 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.
Reasonable Accommodations: I have read and understand the Essential Functions of this position, including the Responsibilities and Duties.
I also acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Duties for this position may change in the future with or without prior notice.
I further understand that I can request a reasonable accommodation, should one be necessary for me to carry out the Essential Functions of this position.
I can perform these with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits & Perks: Stay Healthy! • Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES…100 %!) • Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase! • Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges! Be Financially Fit! • Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month.
• Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans.
• Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more).
Take time for you! • Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period! • Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time! • Enjoy the holidays! You get 14 of them…PAID! Have fun at work! • Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team! • Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency.
• Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more! • Be you!