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 1:30-10:00pm 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 $22/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 www.equitasacademy.org

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About the company

Equitas Academy Charter Schools operates tuition-free public schools in Los Angeles, serving children from transitional kindergarten through high school. Its schools prepare students for further education through classroom teaching, extended school days and a free after-school program. Families apply directly to the network through an enrollment process that includes annual lotteries, while students with individualized education plans receive additional support. Public education funding supports the schools, supplemented by donations that help provide programs and resources for the surrounding Pico-Union community. Founded in 2009, the network is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pico-Union, CA

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Equitas Collegiate High School joined the network in 2025, expanding retention past eighth grade.
Equitas Academy 5 renewal approval in 2026 secures a campus through June 2031.
The organization reported $50.8 million revenue and $25.3 million net assets in June 2025.

What critics are saying

ProPublica shows a significant deficiency in internal controls for fiscal 2025.
LAUSD imposed fiscal-operation benchmarks on Equitas Academy 2's 2025-2030 renewal.
EQ6 consolidation into EQ5 on January 30, 2026 signals operating simplification pressure.

What makes Equitas Academy Charter Schools unique

Malka Borrego built Equitas in Pico-Union since 2009 for local families.
Equitas runs TK-12 now, after 2025 Collegiate Charter High School integration.
LAUSD renewed Equitas Academy 2 and 5 through 2030 and 2031.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs

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