What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian/Center Assistant position at Algood/Cookeville Head Start?
Job Overview
June 10, 2026
Penny Meadows, Head Start Director, is advertising to fill a position vacancy.
Position: Custodian/Center Assistant
Location: Algood/Cookeville Head Start
Algood, Tennessee
Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Retirement
Program, Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave.
The salary is: $13.04 per hour, 8 hours per day
Job Qualifications:
Requirements:
· Minimum proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
· Willingness to learn Agency Policies & Procedures and follow Head Start requirements.
· Ability to pass physical examination prior to beginning work and every year thereafter.
· Possess a valid Driver’s License.
· Furnish own transportation to travel within designated service area.
· Must complete satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and as required thereafter.
· Drug testing as required.
· Resume submitted with job application.
Preferred:
· One-year experience in cleaning preferred.
· Experience working with groups from low-income, community service, or non-profit.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
All applications must be on the Corporation’s current employment form. The applicant must also submit three references, which will be check in accordance with State licensing requirements.
The application must be submitted no later than June 17, 2026 to the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501-2206. Applications received by mail must be postmarked no later than June 17, 2026.
For information contact Gale Stone at (931) 528-3361, ext. 228. Application forms are available at the Central Office, Head Start Center, Indeed.com, or www.lbjc.org.
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Pay: $13.04 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13