Custodian

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital in Long Beach is seeking an Environmental Services Custodian to maintain a clean, safe patient environment in a 79-bed inpatient setting. The role supports OSHA-compliant sanitation and infection control practices while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Shifts are rotating 3-day, 12-hour windows (11:00 AM–11:30 PM) including weekends. Prior healthcare or similar facilities experience is preferred; bilingual abilities are a plus to assist diverse patient

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines and departments.
• Minimum of six months of experience in healthcare, hotel, motel, or similar environment preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, and cleans floor surfaces.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephones, vents and scour, polish and sanitize sinks, counters, stainless surfaces and waste receptacles.
• Empties waste receptacles; cleans solid waste containers.
• Wash windows and walls; may remove draperies, rugs, and other bulky items.
• Moves and arranges furniture as needed for cleaning or presentation purposes.
• Reports defective furniture and equipment needed for repairs to the Supervisor.
• Maintains essential equipment and utility closets in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform tasks using appropriate infection control techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Infection control

Flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery. To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open later this year.

Department: Psychiatric Adult Inpatient
Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $23.00-24.00

Schedule & Hours:

• This position operates on a rotating 3-day, 12-hour shift schedule that includes a combination of weekdays and weekends. Reliability and flexibility for weekend rotations are required
• Shifts available are 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Position Summary

Ocean View Environmental Services Custodians staff play crucial roles on our team. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer and Hospital Administrator, ESCs perform a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Staff ensure a safe and clean environment according to OSHA standards. Make a difference by providing quality care alongside us at Ocean View!

Key Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, and cleans floor surfaces.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephones, vents and scour, polish and sanitize sinks, counters, stainless surfaces and waste receptacles.
• Empties waste receptacles; cleans solid waste containers.
• Wash windows and walls; may remove draperies, rugs, and other bulky items.
• Moves and arranges furniture as needed for cleaning or presentation purposes.
• Reports defective furniture and equipment needed for repairs to the Supervisor.
• Maintains essential equipment and utility closets in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform tasks using appropriate infection control techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months of experience in a healthcare, hotel, motel, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or hospital setting (role-specific equivalent acceptable).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement within the organization
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for qualifying employees

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and bending are required.
• Must possess adequate auditory capacity to communicate clearly and follow verbal instructions.
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Depending on assignment of position may be required to work in a locked unit with juveniles, formerly incarcerated, and individuals assigned to guardianship who have complex social, and psycho-social needs; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work weekends, and to work holidays as needed as Ocean View is a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility and coverage is essential; environment can be noisy and sporadically chaotic, and may be exposed to hostile patients and profanity.

Special Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
• Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs