Head Start Custodian - Idabel

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or GED
• •Must have reliable transportation
• •Valid driver's license
• •Possess superior cleaning and organization skills
• •Basic math skills and use of calculator
• •Obtain required criminal record check clearance prior to hire and during employment
• •Must not have pending charges, entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or been convicted of: any criminal activity involving violence against a person; child abuse or neglect; possession, sale or distribution of illegal drugs; sexual misconduct; or an act of gross irresponsibility or disregard for the safety of others or a pattern of criminal activity; or required to register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act or any person required to register under the Mary Rippy Violent Cri...
• •Must obtain and provide documentation of an initial and annual physical health examination and TB screening or assessment
• •Must be patient
• •Must be able to resolve conflicts
• •Must be gentle
• •Must be kind
• •Must be creative
• •Must be resourceful
• •Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with people
• •Must have excellent problem solving skills
• •Must have planning skills
• •Must have organizational skills
• •Must have detail orientation
• •Must have multi-task orientation
• •Must have a strong desire to succeed
• •Must be able to cope well with stress
• •Must be able to sit
• •Must be able to stand
• •Must be able to stoop
• •Must be able to bend
• •Must be able to walk
• •Must be able to talk
• •Must be able to hear
• •Must be able to use hands to grip
• •Must be able to type
• •Must be able to reach with hands and arms
• •Must be able to stand or walk on uneven surfaces
• •Must be able to climb stairs
• •Must be able to run short distances
• •Must be able to crawl on floor with children
• •Must be able to move about inside the center to access classroom or office equipment
• •Must be able to operate a computer
• •Must be able to operate other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer and printer
• •Must be able to communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program
• •Must be able to exchange accurate information
• •Must be able to lift at least 30 to 40 pounds
• •Must be able to lift arms about shoulders
• •Must be able to spend time daily sitting on the floor with children
• •Must be able to visually monitor the behavior, learning, and activities of children
• •Must be able to ascend/descend steps in and out of vehicles
• •Must be able to position self to clean in a school setting, including under, over, on top of, and around objects
• •Must be able to bend legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees
• •Must be able to apply pressure to an object with fingers (including thumb) and palm
• •Must be able to exert substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for sustained periods of time
• •Must be able to extend hands and arms in any direction
• •Must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time
• •Must be able to move/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds or more
• •Must be able to report to work at scheduled times
• •Must maintain good attendance
• •Must perform all duties in a timely and professional manner
• •Must participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities
• •Must keep all assigned records accurate and current
• •Must keep all records and family information confidential
• •Must become knowledgeable and maintain an understanding and support the philosophies, theories and the mission of Early Head Start/Head Start and Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc.