Animal Friends of the Valleys

 (Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of thousands of animals and the people that love them every year? Do you have custodial, maintenance and janitorial experience?

If so, Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is seeking a Full-Time Custodian to join our amazing non-profit Team!

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong custodial and janitorial background with basic maintenance and landscaping skills; be highly motivated and self-starting; and be able to work in a dynamic, constantly changing environment.

 

For over 30 years, AFV has been helping animals in need, and we now support our local communities of Canyon Lake, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Menifee and parts of Riverside County. We provide a safe haven for all animals and provide them quality and affordable care.

 

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision of the Director of Clinic Operations (DCO), this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general upkeep of the facility and grounds per established policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: 

People Care:

• Provides professional service to clients, visitors and volunteers while promoting and educating the public on the organization’s mission, services, programs and activities
• Works well with team across the organization
• Directs visitors and clients to the appropriate areas of the facility

Record Keeping:

• Completes daily, weekly, monthly checklists as indicated; could change according to business needs
• Maintains supply inventory and communicates with DCO when supplies are needed

Facility Care:

• Fill dog water bowls daily at beginning of shift
• Cleaning up pet waste
• Cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining restrooms
• Dusting / sanitizing rooms, including fixtures and furniture
• Vacuum, mop floors and vacuum and clean rugs, mats
• Laundry, including folding and putting away laundry items
• Empty and wash garbage bins
• Recycling procedures
• Cleaning, sterilizing and creating surgical instrument packs
• Cleaning, sterilizing and preparing animal cages
• Ensures work stations are kept clean and in working order
• Grounds keeping as needed, including but not limited to raking, trimming / cutting, weeding, basic plant / foliage care, sweeping walkways
• Keep all customer and employee areas clean at all times
• Report facility damage, non-functioning equipment, and wear and tear to DCO
• Perform minor maintenance repairs as needed
• Adheres to organizational guidelines and policies for cleaning, disinfection and disease control

Safety:

• Follows all organizational safety guidelines

Core Competencies:

The following Core Competencies are essential to performing at a high level at AFV.  They will be measured during the Introductory Period and beyond to measure growth and aid in determining succession planning.

• Intellectual

Job knowledge – While this is considered an entry-level position, Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklist(s) and Mentorship are provided along with performance evaluations during the Introductory Period and regularly afterwards to measure growth in job knowledge.  A strong foundation is key to growth.

• Interpersonal

Customer service, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication and teamwork are all essential interpersonal skills required for this position.

• Organizational

Organizational support and strong ethics are critical to success and growth.

• Self-Management

To be successful as a Custodian at AFV the following traits are deemed essential:

• Planning/organization
• Quality of work
• Safety/security
• Results-oriented
• Professionalism
• Attendance/punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexible
• Work well independently
• Initiative

 

 

Qualifications and Certifications and/or Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Kennel/animal/janitorial/custodial experience preferred
• Proactive, positive, ‘recycle, reuse and repurpose’ attitude
• Valid California “C” driver’s license with good driving record
• Strong Customer Service
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and know at anytime you may need to clean an area due to unexpected animal-related accidents and clean surgical areas
• Basic Mathematical Skills

 

In Addition to Qualifications and Certifications and/or Education:

Skills and Abilities:

• Work reliably and independently with consistent feedback on status of current projects.
• Read, write and speak English
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish is preferred
• Respond to requests and inquiries from team members
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with volunteers and the public.
• Able to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Establish and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate ability to work with frequent change in a fast-paced environment.

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Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions:

Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform moderate to heavy physical work both outdoor and indoor in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions; use varied hand and power tools; drive a motor vehicle and/or heavy construction equipment; lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and good body mechanics; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio.  Must be available for regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.  Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and face mask as required.

Must be patient and tolerant of loud environments (barking), humidity, dog waste, odor and hair.  Exposure to zoonotic diseases.  Subject to possibility for animal bites and scratches.

 

 

Physical Conditions:

• Walking
• Stooping (bend at waist)
• Standing
• Sitting
• Squatting
• Twisting
• Driving
• Kneeling
• Stretching/Reaching
• All above done for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.with or without assistance
• Lifting over 50lbs. with or without assistance
• Exposure to extreme heat: Temp above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour
• Exposure to hazardous materials per Proposition 65.
• Climbing
• Hand/finger dexterity
• Repetitive Motions
• Daily exposure to dogs, cats and other animals
• Daily exposure to loud animal sounds, including barking
• Ability to handle high volume atmosphere

Work Attire:

• AFV dress code policy.

Work Assignment:

• May be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays and on call as emergencies arise.

 

Direct Reports:  

This is a non-supervisory position.