Volunteers of America Los Angeles is hiring: Custodian Lead in Pomona

Overview

Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) invites you to explore career opportunities. VOALA is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. Learn more at www.voala.org.

Pay rate: $22.33 - $23.51 per hour

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

Job title: Lead Custodian

Job purpose

The Lead Custodian performs and oversees daily janitorial duties, and immediate minor repairs to the facility. Tasks include supervision of custodial team through preparation of work schedule, time clock accountability, instruction of work, inspection of work, and education/hands-on instruction of proper job duty techniques. Assists Program Staff in set-up and tear down for special events and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the interior and exterior of the facilities, including building, parking lot and grounds, in good condition.
• Supervises all tasks needed to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility.
• Performs or directs minor repairs (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing, cleaning, landscape and irrigation).
• Oversees completion of daily maintenance checklist; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and secured; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms; conducts regular inventory of cleaning supplies and minor repair items.
• Checks facility daily for safety concerns; understands local/building safety codes and OSHA, health department and EPA requirements; reports deficiencies to shelter management.
• Coordinates project duties, event set-up and break down with Program Staff (Shelter Coordinator, Job Developer, Activities Specialist, etc.).
• With Maintenance Department, plans and schedules facility maintenance, including major repairs.
• Drives company vehicle to restock supplies and supervise two locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential duties

• Oversees daily janitorial work; checks facilities for maintenance and safety issues.
• Sets schedule for custodial staff, creates checklists, oversees performance and training of custodial staff.
• Supervises or performs minor repairs; reports deficiencies to management.
• Coordinates with maintenance teams as required.
• Event set-up.
• Ensures inventory of tools and supplies is current.
• Other duties as required and subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

Requirements:

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

Education:

• High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate).

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of custodial experience.
• Prior experience as a supervisor.

Preferred qualifications:

• Custodial or building maintenance experience in 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: The following statements are provided as required and are part of the application process. (will be kept as plain text per policy) Equal Opportunity employer: VOALA 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, you will receive written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.