Custodian North Hollywood
About The Position
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 program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. 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. Performs all tasks needed to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facility, adhering to janitorial schedules provided. May be tasked to perform at multiple locations.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior
- Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
- Health screening at the time of employment
- Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to: Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently kneel and squat
- Ability to move quickly
- California Drivers license in good standing, good driving record and insurance in force.
- Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate)
- 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
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
- Wash and replace room linen daily or as required
- Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
- Performs or assists in minor repairs that might include the following: 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
- As required, travels to various VOALA Children Services facilities
- Other duties as assigned
- 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 may be subject to change
Benefits
- competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
