Title: Janitor - Rocky Ford Annex

Position Type: OJC CDS Part Time

College: Otero College

Division: OC Child Development Services

Department: OC Head Start

Campus: Otero College Child Development Services

Location: La Junta

Salary Range: $15.61-$16.87/hour

Who We Are:

Otero College Child Development Services provides comprehensive services, including full-day early childhood education, for children and their families through home-based and center-based services located throughout southern Colorado. It is the mission of Otero College Child Development Services to provide high quality, comprehensive early childhood education programs for children from birth to compulsory school age; to provide parent education programs that strengthen the family, develop basic literacy, encourage job training and personal development; and to develop community partnerships and coordination of community-based services.

Job Summary:

To maintain the safety and sanitation of center environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Otero College Child Development Services policies and procedures.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards and State of Colorado Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers.
• Support and implement the mission and goals of Otero College Child Development Services.
• Report and document any suspected child abuse and neglect in compliance with Colorado law and agency policies and procedures.
• Understand and implement Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and Child Policies and Procedures as they apply to program management and supervision.
• Encourage and support family engagement in all aspects of the Head Start program.
• Participate in all required in-service training and applicable workshops.
• Work as part of a team to provide a welcoming environment for families and visitors.
• Be an effective problem solver.
• Clean and mop restrooms at least twice a day and as required by center needs. One cleaning needs to be at the end of the day after children leave.
• Clean and mop the dining areas after each meal and as required by the center needs.
• Maintain floors including sweeping and mopping and reporting any problems to the center manager.
• Wash mop heads weekly.
• Clean windows and window ledges weekly and as needed.
• Empty trash cans for all areas twice a day.
• Ensure that classrooms or meeting rooms are set up for scheduled meetings.
• Clean and disinfect waste baskets as required by the center needs.
• Check and refill towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers daily and as needed.
• Vacuum carpets daily and empty vacuum cleaner bags as needed.
• Monitor the safety of the playground, equipment and center needs in a prompt manner to ensure that safety of all staff and children.
• Report center safety concerns promptly to the Center Manager.
• Report any repair needs to the Center Manager on a timely basis.
• Use Playground Checklist daily and submit to Center Manager.
• Ensure that all janitorial supplies are always locked up and kept out of the reach of children.
• Perform routine repair and maintenance of equipment, building and grounds at the assigned center and as delegated by the Center Manager or Facility Operation Specialist.
• Maintain outdoor grounds by mowing lawn, cutting weeds weekly and as needed. Sweep sidewalks around building daily.
• Remove snow and shovel all access walks and pathways before staff arrive in mornings and as necessary to keep walkways clear and unobstructed.
• Wash stairs leading up to sinks and pull away from walls weekly.
• Make supply list and submit order to Center Manager before depletion of supplies.
• Develop and post schedule of janitorial duties with assistance of Center Manager.
• Complete weekly and monthly check lists and maintain proper inventory of tools.
• Other program related duties assigned by supervisory personnel and/or Executive Director.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Able to lift and move heavy materials and supplies frequently.
• Ability to handle responsibility for sanitation of center and to request assistance and guidance through appropriate channels.
• Be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft office programs as it pertains to your position.
• Be eligible to work in a childcare setting.
• Have valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR card and keep current or obtain within 30 days of employment if applicable to position.
• Positive role model for children; language, dress, and behavior must be appropriate to a childcare setting.
• Be able to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect with HS families, children and staff.
• Able to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality.
• Be able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must submit regular on-going medical statements signed and dated by a licensed physician or other health care professional and self-reported annual health history, verifying that they are in good mental, physical and emotional health appropriate for the position hired for. Pursuant to State of Colorado Rules Regulating Child Care Centers and HS Performance Standards.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of integrity, truthfulness, honesty and ethics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience and training in building and grounds maintenance highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and guidelines is highly desirable.

Application Instructions: 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled with first review October 30, 2026
Inquiries May Be Directed To Candi Miell (719) 384-3103
Applicants must submit to and pass a background check before an offer of employment can be extended.

Additional Information/Benefits:

PERA, paid sick leave