Custodian
Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Whittier, CA, United States
Job Summary
The Custodian performs daily janitorial duties and immediate minor repairs to the facility, reporting any maintenance or safety deficiency to management for correction. Performs all tasks needed to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility, adhering to janitorial schedules provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains the interior and exterior of the facility, including building, parking lot and grounds, in good condition.
Daily cleaning of assigned areas using various cleaning products.
Restock bathrooms.
Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
Performs or assists in minor repairs that might include carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing and cleaning, landscape and irrigation systems.
Follows daily checklist provided by supervisor; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and securely stored in storage rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of storage rooms.
Checks facility daily for safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes and requirements as well as OSHA, health department and EPA requirements; reports all deficiencies to management.
Prepares and sets up rooms for meetings, classes and events.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
Services for this position must be provided on-site; incumbents must report to work on-site each day of active employment.
Perform daily janitorial work, checking facility for maintenance or safety issues.
Performs minor repairs and reports deficiencies to management.
Assists maintenance teams when required.
Event set-up.
Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current.
Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
Mandated Reporter
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate).
Custodial or building maintenance experience in a shelter or a school setting preferred.
Ability to read and write instructions in English preferred.
Background in construction trades a plus.
Proven familiarity with homelessness and related issues a plus.
Note: This description reflects essential job duties and qualifications; it is not an offer of employment and is subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement and E-Verify information are provided as required by law.
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The Custodian performs daily janitorial duties and immediate minor repairs to the facility, reporting any maintenance or safety deficiency to management for correction. Performs all tasks needed to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility, adhering to janitorial schedules provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains the interior and exterior of the facility, including building, parking lot and grounds, in good condition.
Daily cleaning of assigned areas using various cleaning products.
Restock bathrooms.
Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
Performs or assists in minor repairs that might include carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing and cleaning, landscape and irrigation systems.
Follows daily checklist provided by supervisor; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and securely stored in storage rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of storage rooms.
Checks facility daily for safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes and requirements as well as OSHA, health department and EPA requirements; reports all deficiencies to management.
Prepares and sets up rooms for meetings, classes and events.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
Services for this position must be provided on-site; incumbents must report to work on-site each day of active employment.
Perform daily janitorial work, checking facility for maintenance or safety issues.
Performs minor repairs and reports deficiencies to management.
Assists maintenance teams when required.
Event set-up.
Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current.
Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
Mandated Reporter
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate).
Custodial or building maintenance experience in a shelter or a school setting preferred.
Ability to read and write instructions in English preferred.
Background in construction trades a plus.
Proven familiarity with homelessness and related issues a plus.
Note: This description reflects essential job duties and qualifications; it is not an offer of employment and is subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer statement and E-Verify information are provided as required by law.
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