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Custodial Lead 

Description

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Supervisor, Custodial/Set-Up Services

Job Type: Full-time – Regular

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum

 

The Custodial Lead will assist in overseeing the work of the custodial team to clean and maintain the Academy Museum to the highest standards. You will also be responsible for overseeing the preparation, set-up, staffing, and clean-up for numerous events throughout the year.

 

This position is being represented by a union.

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

  • Assist with planning, scheduling, organizing, coordinating, inspecting, supervising, and evaluating the work of custodial and set-up services staff in the upkeep of the museum.
  • Serve as team leader in custodial and set-up services on assigned shift.
  • Assist with providing training to staff in the proper and efficient performance of custodial duties according to the training program implemented by the museum.
  • Assist with evaluating personnel.
  • Maintain and issue custodial supplies.
  • Inspect and evaluate the condition of the buildings, grounds, equipment, machinery, and sidewalks; make maintenance improvement recommendations to the supervisor.
  • Undertake comprehensive and ongoing training for the custodial team.
  • Assist with coordinating set up and break down of tables, chairs, and linens for various meetings, programs, events, and other activities.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and respectful attitude with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, and visitors.
  • Ensure that all work is performed in conformance with the museum’s safety programs.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Competencies:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a high school diploma or certification.
  • 1+ years of custodial experience as a lead/supervisor or 3+ years of progressive leadership responsibility in the custodial trade.
  • Knowledge of safe and correct handling of cleaning supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and methods used in the custodial trade, and in the repair and maintenance of cleaning equipment.
  • Knowledge of applicable Cal-OSHA and OSHA regulations.
  • Knowledge of basic and modern cleaning methods, including preserving floors, whiteboards, carpets, furniture, walls, fixtures, locker rooms, and restrooms.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
  • Flexibility to work various outside of normal business hours including some overtime, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervising and training others is a plus.
  • Bilingual skills in English/Spanish highly preferred.

 

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in fluctuating temperatures.
  • Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, etc).
  • Comfortably work on ladders, lifts, and heights.
  • Ability to repeatedly move, push, pull, and transport up to 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop/squat for extended periods.

 

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

 

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
  • Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401k retirement plan with a company match
  • Clean Air Commuter Program
  • Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
  • Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
  • Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Free Academy membership screenings
  • Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
  • Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage

 

 

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Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Custodial Lead  
Location Los Angeles  
About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
 
EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.  

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