Light Maintenance Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. 

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

The Custodian / Light Maintenance will clean and maintain the school facility to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable environment conducive to student learning. Under minimal supervision, this position performs semi-skilled or unskilled tasks in the upkeep and repair of the school site and grounds and is responsible for keeping the buildings and grounds clean, orderly, properly maintained and in compliance with our policy and expectations. 

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the facility. 
• Empty waste receptacles, wash walls and windows. 
• Assemble furniture and set up class layout as needed 
• Wash, and disinfect restrooms. 
• Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary. 
• General clean-up of all areas on campus to ensure a safe environment. 
• Lock or secure doors and windows; open classrooms for authorized personnel. 
• May order, pick up, deliver and maintain inventory of approved materials, equipment, and supplies used in the work. 
• Coordinate and assist trade skills such as minor repairs as needed and approved by the supervisor. 
• Light touch-up painting. 
• Remove graffiti 
• Set up and dismantle chairs and tables for various school events. 
• Perform grounds-keeping and landscape maintenance functions as required. 
• Replace light bulbs and other lighting fixtures. 
• May check appliances and equipment as to operational safety. 
• Report fire, sanitation or other hazards to the supervisor. 
• Drive for needed supplies pickup
• Lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, move heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.), etc.
• Exposure to cleaning solutions, disinfectants, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, bacteria, bodily fluid, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of the safe use and operation of equipment and chemicals used in janitorial and custodial work
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English and perform basic mathematical  calculations

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and support, Voices Academies mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, instructions, confidentiality standards and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties 
• Works well in a high paced environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1-3 years of janitorial experience
• Ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish 

• Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch 
• Lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, move heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.), etc.
• Exposure to cleaning solutions, disinfectants, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, bacteria, bodily fluid, etc.
• Evening and or weekend work 
• Occasional travel 
• Willingness to be trained as needed 

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Pass physical exam
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Valid TB Clearance

• Hourly compensation range: $22.00 - $28.00

• Retirement plan
• Benefits Plan

• Reports directly to Business Manager and Principal
• Full Time, Non-Exempt Position
• Position follows 11 month calendar
• At-Will Contract

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at jobs@voicescharterschool.com.  

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.