The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
- Dusts and mops floors, vacuums / shampoos carpets;
- Dusts and polishes furniture and wood work;
- Wipes table tops, chairs, counters, refrigerator doors and classroom doors;
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles;
- Washes windows, mirrors and walls;
- Cleans / sanitizes sinks and drinking fountains;
- Dust book shelves;
- Fills soap and paper towel dispensers as needed;
- Cleans rest rooms, washbowls and urinals;
- Cleans and maintains playground equipment;
- Inspects playground daily for glass and other hazardous objects;
- Sterilizes sand with bleach as needed;
- Sweeps asphalt;
- Finishes floors once a month and cleans refrigerator;
- Performs general maintenance and repair, such as painting a variety of surfaces using roller brushes and / or spray equipment;
- Troubleshoots, repairs / or maintains switches and light bulbs and plumbing such as valves and faucet fixtures;
- Prepares work orders and documents unsafe conditions;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed vary according to the levels listed in the Training and Experience section below.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial and semi-skilled maintenance work;
- Skills in preparing cleaning materials including choosing proper tools and cleaning agents;
Ability to:
- Read and write simple messages, read signs, labels and simple instructions in English;
- Assess unsafe situations;
- Familiarity with cleaning products and equipment;
- Ability to speak English and follow oral instructions with minimum supervision.
Licenses, Certificates & Special Requirements:
Must meet and maintain State law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a child care center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations) prior to hiring as substitute. Certification in Pediatric First Aide, CPR must be met within 90 days of employment. A valid California driver's license.
Applications must be completed in the NHA Career Portal. Visit the NHA Career Portal for a full list of open/ongoing positions. Look for vacancies that match your experience and qualifications. If you find one or more openings for which you would like to apply, fill out a NHA application for each position of interest. Applications must be completely filled out, signed, and must accompany all required documents at submission to be considered. Applications without the required documents will not be considered.