URGENT... Janitorial / Limpieza

Custodian
Salary:$19 - $20 Per Hour
Facilities/Property Management/Safety
Adult Services
Shift Type:Day
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. PAY RATE:$19.00 - $20.00 Per Hour
VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
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
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.
Responsible for dusting, window cleaning, waste cans, and vacuuming lobby area and hallways.
Carpentry, Plumbing, Interior painting, Refurbishing and cleaning, Landscape and irrigation systems.
Assures tools and supplies are stocked and appropriately secured in 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; Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
Perform daily janitorial work, checking facility for maintenance or safety issues.
Assists maintenance teams when required
Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Experience cleaning high foot traffic areas and bathrooms, or similar building maintenance experience

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
Proven familiarity with homelessness and related issues a plus
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.