Custodial Technician

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.97 - $22.52
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
long term disability insurance
Life insurance
accident insurance
Hospital coverage
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Employee assistance service for education

Job Description

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. is a respected comprehensive early childhood education program located in Pico Rivera, California. The organization focuses primarily on school readiness for children from birth to five years of age, with a dedicated emphasis on serving families from low-income backgrounds. Serving over 650 children and their families, Plaza de la Raza represents a cornerstone in community support and early education development. It is committed to providing developmentally appropriate educational services in safe, nurturing environments that promote child growth and family engagement. The program is known for its dedication to fostering an inclusive and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School graduation or GED equivalent
  • six months of custodial or grounds and facilities maintenance experience
  • successful completion of an initial health examination to determine ability to perform physical job requirements
  • proof of absence of Tuberculosis
  • documentation of current immunizations against influenza, Measles (MMR), and Pertussis (TDAP)
  • fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index
  • completed and signed statement regarding any pending or prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse, neglect, or violent felonies
  • verification of eligibility for employment in the United States
  • a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to obtain transportation for duties
  • mandated reporter responsibilities to immediately report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services

Job Qualifications

  • High School graduation or GED equivalent
  • six months of custodial or grounds and facilities maintenance experience
  • knowledge of custodial cleaning techniques and common safety practices as applied to custodial work
  • ability to provide healthy and clean environments for staff, parents, and children
  • ability to meet physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • ability to demonstrate respect for individuals and groups with varied cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and linguistic identities and backgrounds
  • ability to observe vehicle codes and follow defensive driving practices

Job Duties

  • Receives priority listed work orders from supervisor to carry out maintenance, repairs, or improvement to be completed
  • sweeps scrubs, mops, seals, and waxes floors
  • vacuums rugs and carpets in all work areas
  • washes windows and walls
  • replaces incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and batteries for smoke detectors
  • dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork and pencil sharpeners
  • dusts items in buildings as needed, including but not limited to, air conditioning vents, exhaust fans, and refrigerators
  • picks up and discards paper and rubbish
  • empties and cleans waste receptacles
  • empties trash containers into large bins
  • cleans and sanitizes restrooms including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances, and drinking fountains
  • unclogs sinks and toilets
  • ensures soap dispensers and towel boxes are replenished
  • polishes metal fixtures
  • maintains curb appeal through landscaping and gardening, minor trimming of hedges and trees, clean weeds check sprinkler timers and repair irrigation leaks as needed and assigned by supervisor
  • reports hazardous or unusual conditions to supervisor
  • moves furniture and equipment, sets up rooms for special events and meetings
  • turns lights on and off
  • unlocks and locks doors, gates, windows, and storerooms
  • washes walkways and eating areas, removes debris and leaves
  • cleans outdoor drinking fountains
  • rotates sand in sandbox periodically
  • receives, confirms, and delivers custodial, office and classroom supplies
  • operates cleaning equipment such as floor polisher, scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, wall washing machines, carpet shampooers and yard vacuums
  • removes graffiti from walls, fixtures, windows, banners etc.
  • inspects buildings for vandalism and illegal entry
  • operates a company vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies and warehouse items as assigned
  • inspects vehicles and reports mechanical defects and malfunctions
  • ensures vehicles are clean inside, refueled, washed, and swept when necessary
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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