Custodian

Job Title: Property Maintenance and Cleaning StaffCatholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The Agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives. Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children provides a full spectrum of services to one of the most underserved segments of the homeless population in Los Angeles and surrounding communities – unaccompanied women, and mothers with children. Since its inception in 1984, Good Shepherd Center's primary goal has been to permanently end homelessness for the women and children we serve by providing individualized services that support women as they transition from homelessness to a self-determined life.Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children operates three Residential programs that provide shelter, food, clothing, referrals and on-site supportive services to unaccompanied women and families experiencing homelessness. Languille Shelter and Hawkes Residence operate as Interim Housing sites for unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness. The Residence sites provide unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness with temporary housing intended to resolve their immediate experience of unsheltered homelessness, to connect participants to permanent housing opportunities and to provide various others resources needed to break their cycle of homelessness. In addition, Farley House provides Transitional Housing to up to 21 families experiencing homelessness. The families are composed of a parent/guardian with up to two minor children.Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children is seeking a dependable, energized, hard working individual to maintain and clean the three properties of Good Shepherd Shelter.Responsibilities:Keep shelters in clean and orderly condition.Perform cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, vacuuming, windows, walls, appliances, fixtures and bathrooms.Move furniture and misc. items, as needed.Prepare vacant units for new move ins.Empty waste receptacles.Sweep, scrub, mop, and clean floors, bathrooms.Stock supplies to include restroom paper products and toiletries.Notify supervisors or managers of major repairs.Clean, polish office tables, chairs, desks and all other furniture used in the office or shelters.Clean stoves and refrigerators.Keep all facility meeting rooms clean and in order.Perform any other related duties as requested.Qualifications:High School Diploma preferred but, ability to read and write and comprehend basic English required.At least 6 months of related experience.Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.Required to occasionally kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.Must possess knowledge of cleaning procedures and practice.Knowledge of work hazards and safe work practices.Excellent communication skills.Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods and equipment.Must possess a valid driver's licenseMust pass a background check & drug screening.Will work out of the following address locations-1671 Beverly Blvd.1640 Rockwood St.267 Belmont Ave.1650 Rockwood St.