About Us : VOALA

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America 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.

Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE : $17.58-$18.51 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Custodian performs daily janitorial duties, and immediate minor repairs to the 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

DUTIES AND 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
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EXPERIENCE :

Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 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

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Last updated : 2024-05-22