Lead Custodian Swing Shift

VOALA (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, including Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

About the role

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. This role maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the facility while adhering to provided janitorial schedules.

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.
• Dusts, cleans windows, empties waste cans, and vacuums lobby areas and hallways.
• Performs or assists in minor repairs, including:
  • 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 storerooms; maintains cleanliness and order of storerooms.
• Checks facility daily for safety concerns; understands local and building safety codes, OSHA, health department, and EPA requirements; reports all deficiencies to management.
• Prepares and sets up rooms for meetings, classes, and events.
• Assists maintenance teams when required.
• Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current.
• Other duties as assigned, which may change at any time.

Services for this position must be provided on-site, requiring the incumbent to report to work in person each day of active employment.

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 while dealing with difficult, uncooperative, or potentially aggressive clients, as VOALA serves vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, or recent incarceration.
• Experience cleaning high foot-traffic areas and bathrooms or similar building maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred.
• California Driver’s license in good standing, with a clean driving record and ability to be insured by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Custodial or building maintenance experience in a shelter or school setting preferred.
• Ability to read and write instructions in English preferred.
• Background in construction trades a plus.
• Familiarity with homelessness and related issues a plus.

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

Pay

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

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