Facilities Custodian – Clean, Safe & Essential Support

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank; California (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance across our large City of Industry facility in California. The role includes sanitation, office and restroom cleaning, trash removal, and upkeep of custodial equipment to ensure safe operations.

The position emphasizes dependable customer service, adherence to safety procedures, and teamwork with staff across departments.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Basic English is highly preferred
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment or request assistance when using new products;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships;
• Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities

Responsibilities

• Sanitation and Custodial Services: Performs cleaning services in a large commercial facility using proper equipment and supplies, and follows procedures for safe use and operation.
• Cleans and details offices and conference rooms.
• Empties trash containers; dusts and polishes fixtures, tables and chairs; vacuums carpets, cleans walls, arranges furniture, and cleans window blinds.
• Cleans restrooms, using correct chemicals on all surfaces.
• Dusts and wipes-down all fixtures, fills all dispensers, empties trash containers, and mops and deodorizes floors.
• Cleans common areas, including hallways and stairwells.
• Removes trash from all trash containers, and lines containers with clean plastic bags.
• Cleans lunch rooms, including tables and microwaves.
• Sweeps and mops floors, fills dispensers, and empties trash containers.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Customer Service: Maintains quality of work and customer satisfaction. Responds to customer requests according to established procedures, or refers to a supervisor.
• Assists with preparation of conference rooms by preparing serving areas, coffee, water, etc. as needed.
• Works effectively with other staff members at all levels of responsibility within the Food Bank.
• Maintains good safety and security habits in or around the work area.
• Assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• Elevates concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Communicates professionally and productively with staff and leaders of other departments.
• Performs other such duties and projects as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Basic English

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Reading instructions

Job description

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is seeking a Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance across our large City of Industry facility in California. The role includes sanitation, office and restroom cleaning, trash removal, and upkeep of custodial equipment to ensure safe operations.

The position emphasizes dependable customer service, adherence to safety procedures, and teamwork with staff across departments.