Custodian Grounds

Overview

VOALA is a nonprofit 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, and low-income housing programs. Learn more la.org.

Pay Rate: $19.19 - $20.20 Per Hour

Benefits: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

The Custodian/Grounds performs daily janitorial duties, light building maintenance, and maintenance of the grounds of the facility. Responsibilities include reporting maintenance or safety deficiencies to management for correction and maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the facility interiors and exterior, according to the janitorial schedule provided.

• Maintains the interior and exterior of the facility, including building, parking lot and grounds, in good condition.
• Daily cleaning of assigned areas, following safety protocols and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Restocks bathrooms.
• Dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
• Performs or assists in minor repairs including carpentry, plumbing, interior painting, refurbishing and cleaning, landscape and irrigation systems.
• Follows daily checklist provided by supervisor; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and secured in storage; maintains cleanliness and order of storage rooms.
• Keeps exterior grounds in safe and presentable condition.
• Responsible for the appearance and upkeep of all shrubs and plants on the property; ensures irrigation system is operable; lawn mowing as needed.
• Checks facility daily for safety concerns; adheres to local and building safety codes and OSHA, health department and EPA requirements; reports deficiencies to management.
• Prepares and sets up rooms for meetings, classes and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform daily janitorial work, checking facility for maintenance or safety issues.
• Perform minor repairs, report deficiencies to management.
• Assist maintenance teams when required.
• Event setup.
• Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current.
• Other duties as required and subject to change at any time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance and 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the employer will provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken, including termination.