Custodian Long Beach

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 26,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is hiring a Custodian I in Long Beach, California. This role involves performing daily janitorial duties and minor repairs at multiple locations. Ideal candidates should be able to interact with children and maintain safety standards.

The position requires physical ability, including lifting up to 50 lbs, and passing background checks. In addition to a competitive pay rate, the job offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Pass fingerprint clearance and background check.
• TB clearance within 6 months prior and annual influenza vaccination required.
• Health screening at employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties at multiple locations.
• Maintain facility interior and exterior in good condition.
• Perform minor repairs and report deficiencies.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to interact with children

Experience in building maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PAY RATE:

$18.15 - $19.10 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

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

CHILDREN SERVICES

VOALA services for children place an emphasis on Education, Literacy, and Health. The skills and confidence gained from our programs promote a stable home life and ensure a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Working closely with the family unit and the community itself, we encourage the development of a positive narrative for our children providing internal voices of confidence, kindness, hope and accountability to building a stronger future.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Custodian I performs daily janitorial duties, minor repairs, adheres to janitorial schedules, and may be tasked to perform at multiple locations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains interior and exterior of facility (building, parking lot, grounds) in good condition
  • Daily cleaning of assigned areas with various products
  • Restock bathrooms
  • Wash and replace room linen daily or as required
  • Dust, window cleaning, waste cans, vacuum lobby and hallways
• Performs or assists in minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing, cleaning, landscape, irrigation)
• Follows daily checklist; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and secured in store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms
• Checks facility daily for safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes, OSHA, health department, EPA requirements; reports deficiencies to management
• Prepares and sets up rooms for meetings, classes and events
• Travels to various VOALA Children Services facilities as required
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Pass fingerprint clearance, background check (criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications)
• Proof at hire: TB clearance within 6 months prior; annual influenza vaccination (Nov 1 – Mar 31); pertussis and measles immunization
• Health screening at employment
• Ability to interact with children in a busy environment; lift up to 50 lbs.; frequently kneel, squat; move quickly
• California driver's license in good standing, good driving record, insurance in force

EXPERIENCE

• Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms or similar building maintenance experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma (or GED/HSE certificate)
• Custodial or building maintenance experience in a shelter or a school setting
• Ability to read and write instructions in English
• Background in construction trades
• Familiarity with homelessness and related issues

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 is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.