
Housekeeping Staff (Full-Time) at Equitas Academy Charter Schools (Los Angeles, CA)
Equitas Academy Charter Schools· Los Angeles, CA·
Role details
Job description
The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Position Summary Housekeeping Staff is responsible for the daily operations of maintaining a clean and organized school. The schedule for this position is 1:00-9:30pm pm Monday-Friday.
Reports to: School Operations Manager
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain and clean the facility including bathrooms, kitchen, classrooms and common areas.
- Responsible for associated clean up after student meals.
- Follow policies and procedures for health and safety.
- Perform maintenance on appliances or equipment as needed.
- Maintain open communication with supervisor, staff, students, and parents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Previous maintenance or nutrition experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Compliance requirements including fingerprinting and TB test
- CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of hire
Benefits: This is a full-time position. Competitive hourly wage starting at $21/hour. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage and paid sick and vacation time off.
Commitment to Diversity Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit our website for more information at equitasacademy.org
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Why work at Equitas Academy Charter Schools
- Mission-driven environment: Staff work in a supportive, college-focused community where school values center on joy, community, belonging, advocacy, and growth.
- Career growth & pay transparency: Equitas states that employees who stay improve every year and receive annual compensation increases; salary scales are published publicly.
- Paid credential pathway: The Avance Residency offers a year-long, paid route to a teaching credential from LMU — an attractive option for aspiring teachers (B.A. required).
- Competitive incentives: Some roles offer signing bonuses (e.g., Math Teacher — Middle School: $3,000 signing bonus for immediate start).
- Diverse hiring needs: Open roles span teaching (elementary, secondary, special education, PE, enrichment), operations management, school safety, instructional aides, and school leadership — making it accessible to both credentialed educators and non-instructional candidates.
- On-site culture: All current roles are on-site in Los Angeles; the organization emphasizes a safe, supportive, and joyful school community.
- Nonprofit impact: Working at a 501(c)(3) may offer public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for qualifying staff.