Custodian Long Beach

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian I to ensure the cleanliness and safety of their facilities. This role involves performing daily janitorial tasks, minor repairs, and maintaining a welcoming environment for children and families. Ideal candidates will have experience in high foot traffic areas and a commitment to safety standards. Join a supportive team that values community service and provides essential support to vulnerable populations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while ensuring a clean and safe space for all.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and fingerprint clearance.
• Experience in cleaning and building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily janitorial duties and minor repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility.
• Travel to various facilities as required.

Skills

Cleaning high foot traffic areas

Minor repairs (Carpentry, Plumbing)

Safety compliance knowledge

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Interacting with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning products

Basic hand tools

Job description

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Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org .

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, and immediate minor repairs to the assigned facility, reporting any maintenance or safety deficiency to management for correction. Performs all tasks needed to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility, adhering to janitorial schedules provided. May be tasked to perform at multiple locations.

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
  • Wash and replace room linen daily or as required
  • Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
• Performs or assists in minor repairs that might include the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, Interior painting, Refurbishing and cleaning, Landscape and irrigation systems.
• Follows daily checklist provided by supervisor; Assures tools and supplies are stocked and appropriately secured in store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms
• Checks facility daily for any safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes and requirements as well as OSHA, health department and EPA requirements; reports all deficiencies to management
• Prepares and sets-up rooms for meetings, classes and events
• As required, travels to various VOALA Children Services facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Proof at the time of hire
  • TB clearance within 6 months’ prior
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Health screening at the time of employment
• Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat
  • Ability to move quickly
• California Drivers license in good standing, good driving record and insurance in force.

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 1-9 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 (OHS) 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.