Custodian

VOALA 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 programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

About the role

The Custodian performs daily janitorial duties and immediate minor repairs to the 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.

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.
• Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
• Performs or assists in minor repairs that might include:
  • 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• Perform daily janitorial work, checking facility for maintenance or safety issues.
• Performs minor repairs, reports deficiencies to management.
• Assists maintenance teams when required.
• Event set-up.
• Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current.
• Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment, and education verifications.
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients, as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience.
• High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred.
• 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.

Pay

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

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