Custodian

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve over 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.Organizational MindsetsWe believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and visionBelief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the workCommitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that visionSolution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the sameCommitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approachCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusionStrong self-awareness and ability to reflectAbility to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organizationCNCA AnchorsEXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live.INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families.The OpportunityUnder general supervision the Custodian will maintain an assigned school facility, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner following a predetermined schedule and perform other related work as required or assigned.ResponsibilitiesSweep, mop, strip, wax, and seal floorsVacuum rugs and carpetDust, wash, and polish furniture and woodworkEmpty and clean waste receptacles, including trash barrelsClean and disinfect restroomsWash windows and walls, polish metalwork, and clean whiteboardsMove and arrange furniture and equipment in preparing multipurpose rooms or classrooms for events or meetingsReplace light bulbs and lighting tubesClean window coverings, such as drapes and blindsPick up paper and other debris from school grounds, walk areas, and the areas adjacent to the school facilitiesSweep concrete surfaces adjacent to the school buildingsPerform emergency cleanup service resulting from breakage, vandalism, spilling, and illnessMay raise and lower flags, lock and unlock gates and doorsMay set or manage security and video systemsAssist in receiving and distributing supplies and equipmentArrange cones for student pick up & drop off; collect and put them awayOperate and adjust heating and ventilating equipmentPerform minor maintenance tasks in keeping assigned areas safe and operationalCare for landscaping including pruning, planting, and wateringActively seek to determine the needs of students and staff with respect to the facility and to meet, and whenever possible, exceed their needsParticipate in professional development and regularly scheduled meetings with school team or cross-site team of custodians as requestedOther duties as assignedLocationHome Support OfficeSupervisorDirector of FacilitiesWork PeriodPart Time, 12 Months, Night ShiftClassClassified, Non-Exempt, HourlyDirect SupervisionNoneNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTCamino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.QualificationsEducation sufficient to attain the ability to read and write at the level necessary for successful performance of the above dutiesHigh School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate preferredSix months of experience involved with the care and cleaning of buildings and facilitiesBilingual English and SpanishPossession of a valid California Motor Vehicles Operator's LicensePossession of the minimum required insurance coverage as mandated by the state of California for operation of a vehicleKnowledge of basic cleaning methods, procedures, and techniquesKnowledge of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipmentKnowledge of safe working methods and proceduresAbility to perform moderately medium to heavy manual activitiesAbility to efficiently and effectively use cleaning materials, supplies, and equipmentAbility to understand and carry out oral and written directionsAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.