Custodian -- Global Administration

Reports To: 
Administration Manager, Mesoamerica -- Global Administration
Type: 
Job Opportunities
Location: 
Guatemala - Guatemala City

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary: 

The Custodian will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment for the Guatemala City office. S/he will be responsible for cleaning the office areas, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and common use areas.  She will provide logistic support during meetings and events setting up food and beverages.

Responsibilities: 
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment for assigned areas around the office such as the common space, kitchen and bathrooms;
  • Regularly clean office furniture, equipment, windows, and doors on a regular basis;
  • Ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen area;
  • Monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of kitchen utensils for all staff and other kitchen goods e.g. coffee, tea, honey etc.;
  • Maintain stock of cleaning supplies or tools needed to perform duties;
  • Move and arrange small/medium-sized furniture, equipment or accessories when needed in order to perform assigned duties;
  • Report any damage found around the assigned areas including furniture, windows, doors, and kitchen appliances on a regular basis;
  • Provide support during meetings and events by setting up food and beverages;
  • Collect and remove all trash to the established garbage collection area; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: 
  • Minimum 9th grade diploma;
  • 2 years minimum experience cleaning office spaces;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Courteous and professional demeanor; and
  • Excellent customer service skills.
Salary: 

Commensurate with experience.

Notes: 

Only candidates authorized to work in Guatemala will be considered.

Application: 

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 8 Avenida 15-62, zona 10, Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala 01010. Fax: (502) 2383-5777; E-mail: guatemalapersonnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.