The mission of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) is to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California, while preserving the pride, values and heritage of the Mexican American culture.
MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION
HEAD START PROGRAM
Position: Custodian
Responsible to: Program Director, Area Supervisor/Facilities Coordinator and/or Designee.
Supervised by: Area Supervisor/Facilities Coordinator, Head Teacher and/or Designee.
General Purpose: Under the supervision of the Program Director and/or designee, following established MAOF procedures maintains the MAOF Head Start Program center facility, office, facility grounds, equipment, and storage rooms in good repair, order and cleanliness.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY
Under the general guidance of the Area Supervisor/Facilities Coordinator, and/or Designee, Custodial Supervisor and the direction of the Center Head Teacher, following the established MAOF Head Start procedures, utilizes and devises methods and procedures to insure the proper care and maintenance of the MAOF Head Start facilities and equipment. The Custodian responsibilities are, but not limited to:
1. As appropriate, sweeps, mops, vacuums, and waxes all center and office
floors on a regular basis maintaining a clean and neat appearance.
2. As necessary, sweeps and cleans utility rooms, storage rooms, garages,
and outdoor play areas.
3. Waters outdoor plants.
4. Daily cleans and disinfects the facility and maintains paper supplies.
Empties waste baskets daily.
5. Washes windows and handmarks from walls and doors.
6. Loads and unloads deliveries of food, supplies and equipment.
7. Arranges storage areas and is responsible for the rotation of food supply to
insure that the earliest purchased food is used first.
8. Sets up equipment.
9. Makes minor repairs to equipment.
10. Performs minor building and plumbing (faucet washers etc.) and other minor repairs as assigned.
11. Insures that center doors and gates are securely locked at the end of the
day and when leaving, before or after opening or closing hours.
12. In a timely manner, submits requests for janitorial equipment and supplies
to the Custodial Supervisor.
13. Maintains neat personal appearance.
14. As assigned, carries out any other activities necessary for the proper
implementation of MAOF’s Head Start Program.
15. Completes Health and Safety checklists of centers assigned and reports
necessary repairs to Custodial Supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Physical and mental fitness to engage in custodial work.
2. Must have negative tuberculin test or X-rays.
3. Must be fingerprinted (state law).
4. Works a split shift. (May need to work a split shift.)
5. Must have transportation, California Driver License and required Car Insurance,
6. GED or High School Diploma, preferred.
7. Spanish/English required
MAOF is committed to a diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, MAOF provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.