Custodian Swing Shift
Company: Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Location: Sun Valley
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us: 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:
$19.00 - $20.00 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive
medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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. Performs minor repairs,
reports deficiencies to management Assists maintenance teams when
required Event set-up Keeps inventory of tools and supplies current
Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
MANDATED REPORTER 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. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: 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:
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, 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.
Keywords: Volunteers of America Los Angeles, Whittier , Custodian Swing Shift, Construction - Building Trades , Sun Valley, California
