Job opening: CYP Custodian

Salary: $17 per hour

City: Naval Air Station/JRB Fort Worth

Published at: Sep 22 2023

Company: Commander, Navy Installations

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

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. 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. Classification Factors Factor 1. Knowledge Required 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. Factor 2. Supervisory Controls The incumbent works under the general supervision of the assigned CYP Director. Supervisor assigns work and gives specific instructions for each new task. However, incumbent must be able to perform all cleaning duties without direct supervision. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with instructions, policies, and regulations. Incumbent is responsible for complying with proper procedures, methods, and dress wand hygiene codes. Incumbent must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in work assignments. Factor 3. Personal Contacts Interacts with all staff assigned to the CY, as well as representatives from other agencies such as Preventative Medicine, Fire, and Safety. Incumbent will be in contact with children 6 weeks through 18 years of age. Factor 4. 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.

Requirements

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
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.

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: 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. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a US Citizen. Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.