CC/PS Custodian

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation; Hawaiian Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

MAOF is hiring a Custodian for the Los Angeles County Child Care/Pre-School program located in Hawaiian Gardens, CA. The role involves maintaining facilities, classrooms, and grounds in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Hourly rate ranges from $18.99 to $19.72, non-exempt and temporary. Benefits include a comprehensive MAOF benefits package; strong adherence to health and safety standards is required.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to perform custodial work.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred for communication with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and wax center and office floors regularly to maintain a clean appearance.
• Clean utility rooms, storage rooms, garages, and outdoor play areas as needed.
• Water outdoor plants and supervise daily bathroom sanitation and supply levels.
• Load/unload deliveries of food, supplies, and equipment and set up required spaces.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance to equipment and facilities as directed.

Skills

Physical fitness

18+ years old

Spanish/English preferred

Job description

About the Organization MAOF uses a multi-generational approach to uplift the whole family. We provide social services for infants through seniors across four pillars: early child education services, senior services, community development services, and community partnership services.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Description

Position

Custodian

Program

MAOF Child Care/Pre-School (Los Angeles County)

Hourly Rate

$18.99 - $19.72

Status

Non-exempt, Temporary

Reports To

Program Director, Site Supervisor, Lead Custodian and or designee

DEFINITION

To maintain the Child Care and Development Program’s facilities, child care centers, offices, grounds, equipment, and storage rooms in good repair, orderly, and clean.

Responsibilities

• As appropriate, sweeps, mops, vacuums, and waxes all center and office floors regularly, maintaining a clean and neat appearance.
• As necessary, sweep and clean utility rooms, storage rooms, garages, and outdoor play areas.
• Water outdoor plants and play areas.
• Daily cleans and disinfects bathrooms and maintains paper supplies. Empties wastebaskets daily.
• Washes windows and hand marks from walls and doors.
• Loads and unloads deliveries of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Arranges storage areas and is responsible for rotating food to ensure that the earliest purchased food is used first.
• Sets-up equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Makes minor indoor and outdoor repairs.
• Performs minor building repairs, renovations, and plumbing (faucets, washers, etc.).
• Ensures that center doors and gates are securely locked at the end of the day and when leaving before or after opening or closing hours.
• Completes Health and Safety checklists of centers assigned and reports necessary repairs to Site Supervisor.
• In a timely manner, submits requests for janitorial equipment and supplies to the Site Supervisor.
• Maintains a neat personal appearance.
• Regular attendance; Monday through Friday, assigned schedule.
• As assigned attends trainings and meetings.
• As assigned, carries out any other activities necessary for the proper implementation of MAOF’s Child Care and Development Program.

Requirements

• Physical and mental fitness to engage in custodial work.
• Must be 18 years of age to apply.
• Must provide vaccination records for influenza, pertussis, and measles at the
• time of employment. Annual requirement thereafter.
• Must be fingerprinted (state law). Must possess Live Scan fingerprint clearance at all times during employment.
• Must have transportation, California Driver's License, and required insurance.
• Spanish/English preferred.
• Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination card or apply for the waiver.
• Must pass tuberculosis (TB) test and physical examination before employment.
• Criminal record clearance: FBI, DOJ, and CACI must be cleared before employment.
• Must complete LIC 508 Criminal Record Statement and Out of State Disclosure.

Use of Equipment and Vehicles

Equipment and vehicle essential in accomplishing job duties are expensive and may require more work to replace. When using MAOF property, employees are expected to exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines.

Please notify the supervisor if any equipment, machines, tools, or vehicles appear to be damaged, defective, or in need of repair. Prompt reporting of damages, defects, and the need for repairs could prevent deterioration of equipment and possible injury to employees or others. The supervisors shall answer any questions about an employee's responsibility for maintenance and care of equipment or vehicle used on the job.

The improper, careless, negligent, destructive, or unsafe use or operations of equipment or vehicles, as well as excessive or avoidable traffic and parking violations, can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 40 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to drive.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

MAOF Sponsored Benefits

MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:

• Personal Time Off (PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
• Paid Sick Time - 48 hours.
• Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 paid days.
• Jury Duty - 5 paid days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - 5% employer match - 100% vested.
• Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) - For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, identity theft, etc.
• Supplemental Cancer, Disability, and Accident plans.
• Employee referral bonus (referring employee earns $500 for each new hire who completes 90 days.
• Discounts for AT&T wireless, movie tickets, amusement parks, and much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Credit Union Membership

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position CC/PS Custodian

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location 140-Hawaiian Gardens Ct

This position is currently accepting applications.