Custodian - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Job Objective: This position is responsible for performing cleaning, housekeeping, light maintenance to maintain the appearance, safety and security of the building and grounds.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain all floors

• Provide scheduled general cleaning maintaining building appearance, safety and security

• Empty trash

• May provide minor building maintenance (minor painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other relate maintenance activities)

• Inspect and notify management concerning needs for major repairs, safety or security issues

• Advise direct supervisor of janitorial and building supply needs

• Provide routine outside maintenance. Clean snow and debris from sidewalk

• Follow schedule for cleaning windows, furniture, floor polishing

• Set up furniture for meetings as required

• Assist with receiving donations

• Assist with seasonal activities

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Two years' experience in maintenance field preferred

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in building related skills and trades

• Ability to read and understand schedules, work orders and product safety information

• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet work schedules on timely basis with minimum of direct supervision

• Ability to operate basic maintenance equipment including hand tools

• Ability to work irregular and extended hours when required

• Willingness to accept on-call assignments during building emergencies.

• Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources

• Act in a manner consistent with the Mission of The Salvation Army

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling for extended periods of time; lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: Driving is required; must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; may require irregular and/or extended hours on occasion

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.