Custodian - Groundskeeper

OVERVIEW:

The Custodian - Groundskeeper will oversee the cleanliness, maintenance, and overall functionality of our facilities and grounds. This role involves hands-on custodial and grounds keeping duties ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for programs, staff, and community members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement maintenance and cleaning schedules
• Identify any maintenance, repair, and safety issues
• Manage the inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules and safety compliance
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, kitchens, meeting rooms, and common areas
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and shampoo carpets; strip and wax floors
• Empty trash and recycling bins
• Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces
• Restock supplies around the facility
• Ensure event areas are cleaned and set up for activities or meetings
• Perform routine landscaping tasks, including pruning, mowing, trimming, weeding, and watering
• Remove debris and maintain the cleanliness of outdoor areas, including parking lots and walkways
• Report any exterior maintenance issues
• Ensure that the property is secure and that storage areas and gates are locked
• Maintain Corps vehicles
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience in maintenance

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Great communication skills

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant gardening and maintenance equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Experience

• Experience in maintenance

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)