Objective and Primary Responsibilities / SummaryThe Custodial Service Work Experience Trainee is a temporary work experience position that provides the participant an opportunity to learn the basic tasks and skills of the position. Participants are placed at a variety of work sites and each experience is unique in skills attainment. Participants selected for this work experience must meet program requirements and will train for a predetermined number of hours. For more information on how to qualify for this or work other positions, please visit https://www.goodwillsocal.org/career-services/employment-centers/. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesSweeps and mops rooms, halls and stairways; strips, waxes and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets.Dusts and polishes desks, counter tops, and furniture. Cleans windows and blinds. Cleans mirrors, drinking fountains, and interiors and exteriors of refrigerators.Cleans offices, restrooms, and fixtures; cleans and disinfects patient care areas following established procedures.Pushes or lifts furniture and other heavy items; climbs ladders, and performs other tasks requiring physical agility.Collects, moves and empties waste containersMixes cleaning chemicals and solutions. Restocks cleaning supplies as needed.Participates in continuous training and learningMaintains clean and sanitary conditions throughout.Maintains custodial equipment and supplies in neat, orderly condition.Interacts cooperatively with Goodwill staff and customers. Additional Duties & ResponsibilitiesOther duties and special projects as assigned.Ability to work independently, with minimal supervisionThis position is a temporary position. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education & ExperienceNo prior experience or training.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNone required. Other Educational Skills & AbilitiesNo skills needed. English Language SkillsAbility to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.Mathematical SkillsNo skills needed. Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Computer SkillsNo skills needed. Other QualificationsShift flexibility and overtime when needed.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Punctual and dependable attendance.Free from alcohol and drug abuse.Understands the basic philosophy of Goodwill and participates fully in carrying out its mission.Adheres to Goodwill’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, & Excellence. Required TrainingNew Hire OrientationStandard Operating ProceduresCustomer Service TrainingFinancial LiteracyManaging Difficult SituationsHire Select AssessmentsValues-Based Work Environment NoticeGoodwill Southern California provides a values-based work environment for our employees. All individuals are expected to support and promote our values:We treat everyone with respect, compassion and inclusion, recognizing their contributions and differences.We conduct business with transparency, integrity and accountability.We serve, empower and advocate for our clients, community, business partners and each other. We pursue a vision of excellence and continuous improvement to better the lives of those we serve.The above description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.