Custodian / Groundskeeper

MTC Corrections•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. This full-time position involves keeping assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition, both indoors and outdoors, in compliance with government and management directives. The role also includes supervising students assigned to custodial duties through various programs and contributing to a safe and respectful learning environment for staff and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must understand basic cleaning compounds, waxes, polishes, disinfectants, etc. and their proper application.
Experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a custodian.

Responsibilities

Maintain and preserve all flooring and/or covering by scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing and sweeping.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and associate fixtures.
Dust desks, bookshelves, cabinets and other office furniture where assigned.
Collect and dispose of all trash, litter and other debris.
Sweep and clean exterior steps, entrances, landings, interior walls, ceilings, lights fixtures and sidewalks.
Mix and use basic cleaning compounds, waxes and disinfectants.
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
Maintain center appearance and grounds by cleaning, weeding, mowing, trimming, sprinkling, fertilizing, reseeding, or planting.
Maintain all trees and shrubs.
Perform a perpetual preventive maintenance inspection.
Supervise students assigned to custodial duties through center support, work-based learning or the student intern program.
Demonstrate alignment with and a clear understanding of the mission of Job Corps.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.