Custodian Job at Volunteers of America Los Angeles in Los Angeles

Overview

Custodian role at Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA).

VOALA is a non-profit human services organization serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. Learn more at www.voala.org.

Pay and Benefits

Pay rate: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Job Summary and Purpose

The Custodian performs daily janitorial duties and immediate minor repairs to the facility, reporting maintenance or safety deficiencies to management for correction. Tasks include maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility according to janitorial schedules.

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
• Dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways
• Performs or assists in minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing, cleaning, landscaping and irrigation systems)
• Follows daily checklist provided by supervisor; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and secured in storerooms; maintains cleanliness and order of storerooms
• Checks facility daily for safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes and requirements (OSHA, health department and EPA); reports deficiencies to management
• Prepares and sets up rooms for meetings, classes and events
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties

• Perform daily janitorial work and check facility for maintenance or safety issues
• Perform minor repairs and report deficiencies to management
• Assist maintenance teams when required
• Event set-up
• Keep inventory of tools and supplies current
• Other duties as required and subject to change at any time

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and background check, including criminal history, and verifications of personal references, employment and education

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

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer will provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before any employment action is taken.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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