Custodian I Swing Shift

About Us

Voice of America (VOALA) is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. We provide a variety of social services in the Los Angeles area, including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans' services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation. For more information, visit www.voala.org.

PAY RATE

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

BENEFITS

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

Job Summary And Purpose

The Custodian performs daily janitorial duties, and immediate minor repairs to the facility, reporting any maintenance or safety deficiency to management for correction. They ensure the facility is clean, safe, and maintained according to schedules provided.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains the interior and exterior of the facility, including building, parking lot, and grounds, in good condition.
• Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas using various cleaning products.
• Restocks bathrooms.
• Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste can cleaning, 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; ensures 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.
• Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• Able to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients.
• Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate), custodial or building maintenance experience in a shelter or a school setting, ability to read and write instructions in English, proven familiarity with homelessness and related issues, and background in construction trades.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• Able to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients.
• Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate), custodial or building maintenance experience in a shelter or a school setting, ability to read and write instructions in English, proven familiarity with homelessness and related issues, and background in construction trades.

MANDATED REPORTER

All employees are considered Mandated Reporters and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

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 and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.