Teacher Assistant Job at Hinds County Human Resource Agency in Jackson

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Characteristics of Work\r\nUnder the supervision of the Center Administrator and indirect supervision and training of/by the Director of Facilities and Field Services, the Custodian/Security Guard is responsible for the daily housekeeping and cleaning of the entire Head Start Center, both indoors and outdoors, as well as continual campus monitoring and security.\r\n\r\nEssential Functions\r\nThese essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the Agency.\r\n\r\nCleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming, as required.\r\n\r\nGathers and empties trash.\r\n\r\nService, clean, and supply restrooms on a continuous basis each day. \r\n\r\nFollows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures, taking care to store and lock cleaning materials out of the reach/access of children.\r\n\r\nMonitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.\r\n\r\nMoves furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or by using a hand truck, dolly, or maintenance cart. \r\n\r\nNotifies the Center Administrator concerning the need for major repairs. \r\n\r\nSpreads ice melt on stairs, ramps, porches, and sidewalks, as warranted. \r\n\r\nSets up for meetings and functions. \r\n\r\nCleans and polishes furniture, fixtures, mirrors, and windows. \r\n\r\nDusts furniture, walls, and equipment.\r\n\r\nStrips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors. \r\n\r\nMixes chemicals for cleaning.\r\n\r\nMakes minor repairs (changing bulbs, switch plates, outlet covers, tightening screws, toilet seats, and minor plumbing repairs).\r\n\r\nPlanning and Organizing\r\nStores garbage, trash, and other items for disposal in accordance with proper sanitation procedures. \r\n\r\nRequests janitorial supplies.\r\n\r\nImplementing Activities\r\nInspects buildings and grounds for unsafe conditions.\r\n\r\nRemoves hazardous debris from center grounds on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nCleans floors, bathrooms, and classrooms daily in accordance with proper cleaning procedures.\r\n\r\nPerforms cleaning tasks such as dusting and washing windows and walls on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nRecording, Keeping, and Reporting\r\nMaintains an inventory of adequate janitorial supplies and keeps classrooms and bathrooms properly supplied.\r\n\r\nCommunicating and Guiding\r\nPerforms minor replacements and repairs to fixtures and furnishing in accordance with the work plan., including replacing light bulbs, as needed. \r\n\r\nTraining and Supporting\r\nParticipates in staff meetings, parent meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences, and parent activities.\r\n\r\nRecruit volunteers and in-kind contributions. Recruit children for enrollment in Head Start.\r\n\r\nAdditional Responsibilities\r\nPerforms other duties and assignments as directed by management.\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications\r\nHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; two (2) years experience in custodial services Ability to communicate effectively.\r\n\r\nSpecial Requirements\r\nApplicants must:\r\n\t-meet State health requirements\r\n\t-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Check\r\n\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle cleaning supplies and equipment. The employee must frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; assistance may be requested if necessary. While performing this job, the \r\n\r\nSupervisory Control\r\nThe Custodian is directly responsible to the Center Administrator. The Administrator will evaluate the Custodian semi-annually through performance monitoring and progress reviews, conducted in collaboration with the Facilities and Field Services Director.