SALARY $23.92 Hourly
(The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.)
SCHEDULE Tuesday – Friday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Hours not to exceed 900 hours in a service year per employee
LOCATION Los Angeles Zoo – 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
DUTIES / JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an at-will exempt intermittent position which can be terminated at any time without cause. A Special Program Assistant II (Custodial) will perform a variety of cleaning and janitorial tasks in Zoo facilities and around Zoo grounds. The duties include, but are not limited to:
• Cleaning tiles, floors, stairways, hallways, and restrooms
• Cleaning, dusting, and/or polishing office furniture
• Replenishing restroom supplies
• Cleaning, washing, and polishing windows, hand railings, elevators, and door hardware
• Emptying wastebaskets and trash cans
• Moving and arranging chairs, tables, appliances, and other furniture and miscellaneous objects for scheduled activities
• Replacing electric light globes and fluorescent lamps
• Picking debris
• Assisting in the sweeping and washing of cement walkways and other areas
• Some duties may be outdoors and may be exposed to the sun and heat for a prolonged period of time
REQUIREMENTS
• A general knowledge of
(1) cleaning methods and the proper use and maintenance of materials, chemicals, disinfectants, and custodial and kitchen equipment; and
(2) safety practices as applied to custodial and kitchen clean-up work and related equipment.
• Must also be able to operate electric cleaning and other light custodial equipment; do sustained physical work; handle fragile items carefully
• Must be able understand and follow oral and written directions
• Be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with other employees and the public
• Previous custodial experience is preferred
