Day Porter (Custodian / Janitor)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.06 per hour

Reports To: Janitorial Supervisor

Location: Carson, CA

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm; Wednesday and Friday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm; as assigned, may include days, nights, weekends and holidays

Status: Non-exempt (hourly)

Position Summary

The Day Porter (Custodian / Janitor) is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of assigned County facilities. This role ensures that offices, lobbies, restrooms, exam rooms, lunch areas, and parking facilities are cleaned and disinfected according to standards. The position involves daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning tasks.

Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Cleaning

• Clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces (e.g., counters, doorknobs, switches, handrails, phones, keyboards, faucets).
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors; spot clean carpets and upholstery.
• Empty, clean, and disinfect waste containers; replace liners.
• Restock consumable supplies (soap, paper towels, tissue, air fresheners).
• Clean restrooms, lunchrooms, exam rooms, and public areas according to DPH/CDC protocols.
• Maintain custodial closets in a clean, organized manner.
• Remove graffiti and report vandalism or facility damage.
• Follow signage and PPE requirements for sensitive areas (e.g., exam rooms or biohazard response).

Periodic & Specialty Cleaning

• Weekly: Dust vents, baseboards, door jambs, and clean partitions.
• Monthly: Wash walls, clean blinds

Emergency & Event Cleaning

• Respond promptly to spills, floods, or other custodial emergencies within two hours of notice.
• Support special events, meetings, or County programs (including weekends or holidays) as scheduled.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all County, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA safety procedures.
• Properly use PPE, chemicals, and disinfectants as directed by Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Comply with County security and confidentiality rules — no unauthorized entry or access.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of custodial or janitorial experience preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly in English (read, write, and speak).
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and safety procedures.
• Must be physically capable of standing, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs
• Must pass County background checks
• Valid ID and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills

• Attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism in public-facing environments.
• Ability to follow schedules and adapt to special requests or emergency situations.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly with clients and team members
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)
• Customer service-oriented attitude

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Carson, CA 90745 (Required)