Custodian

VOALA (Volunteers of America Los Angeles) 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

BENEFITS: 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.
• Restocks 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.

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

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

• 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.
• 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 1‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Non‑profit Organizations