Head Start Maintenance/Custodian

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, classrooms, offices, and common areas daily.
• Refill dispensers with soap, paper products, and other supplies as needed.
• Remove garbage; replace liners; disinfect containers.
• Clean and dust furniture, windowsills, walls, base trim, and counters.
• Vacuum and mop hard surfaces.
• Shampoo carpets, wash walls, and clean windows (interior/exterior).
• Set up and clean up facilities for meetings, classrooms, trainings, and events.
• Perform routine maintenance including minor repairs, painting, light carpentry, and upkeep of equipment

and furnishings.

• Maintain outdoor areas including lawn care, playground upkeep, and snow/ice removal (manual shoveling

and operation of snow removal machinery).

• Assist in monitoring building systems (lighting, heating, cooling, plumbing) and report any issues promptly.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and identify areas requiring attention.
• Safely operate and maintain power equipment, hand tools, and Head Start-related equipment.
• Run errands for supplies, deliveries, or program needs as assigned.
• Lock and unlock buildings; ensure facilities are secure when not in use.
• Follow cleaning and maintenance schedules consistently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to facility-related emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, supply usage, and repairs.
• Participate in required training and workshops related to job duties, workplace safety, and Dakota language/

culture.

• Communicate effectively with staff, families, and community members in a professional manner.

• Protect confidentiality of staff, children, and families at all times.