Cleaning Services B - $19.2 to $20.19 per HOUR

This job opening is with a reputable educational institution located in Los Angeles, which is committed to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for its students, faculty, and the public. The institution operates within the facilities management department, with a clear dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across its campus. The position is represented by a collective bargaining unit, specifically the Teamsters, reflecting the organization’s commitment to fair labor practices and employee representation. This full-time, non-exempt role consists of 40 hours per week and offers a competitive starting hourly wage of $19.20, with planned incremental increases after six months and twelve months, respectively, reaching $20.19 per hour. In addition to a stable, indefinite duration employment contract, the college emphasizes the provision of a generous compensation and benefits package, underscoring its investment in its workforce. The role of Cleaning Services B is pivotal within the Facilities Management Department, tasked with a broad range of cleaning and maintenance services that ensure campus buildings and facilities remain clean, orderly, and conducive to effective use by all campus community members and visitors. Reporting to a Cleaning Services Manager, the incumbent will engage in activities such as dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, polishing floors, vacuuming carpets, shampooing, and maintaining trash and refuse containers. The position also involves servicing essential fixtures like soap and paper dispensers and cleaning chalkboards and other surfaces. A key focus of this position is the upkeep of sanitary and safe conditions, making it critical for promoting not only cleanliness but also the health and safety of everyone on campus. Beyond manual cleaning tasks, the Cleaning Services B employee will be expected to safely move, set up, and secure furniture and equipment as needed, operate cleaning machines and equipment properly, and report any maintenance or safety concerns to supervisors promptly. The role requires working effectively with students, faculty, colleagues, and the public, fostering a positive and cooperative environment. This job demands a high level of physical stamina and a detail-oriented approach to anticipate and resolve potential problems efficiently and accurately. Given the dynamic nature of the college setting, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a confidential and high-accountability environment are also crucial.

• High school diploma or equivalent or relevant combination of education and work experience
• demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• prior cleaning or maintenance experience
• ability to meet physical demands of the job
• attention to detail and thoroughness
• commitment to quality
• effective communication skills
• interpersonal skills for collaboration
• ability to perform in high-volume, confidential, multi-priority environment
• strong organizational and time management skills
• ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• self-motivation and independence