Custodian / Groundskeeper

Management and Training Corporation•San Bernardino, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! The Custodian / Groundskeeper reports to the supervisor, facility maintenance, and is responsible for keeping assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition in compliance with government and management directives.

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 required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a custodian preferred.

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.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually life, move, pull, push, or carry materials or objects.
Occasionally requires reaching, bending, stooping, or standing.
Requires prolonged sitting.
Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
Occasionally requires working outdoors to participate with academic or program related activities.
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.