Custodian

MISSION STATEMENT:

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Works in a supervised capacity within the routine job description, tailored to specific program needs. Requires skills or experience working with people. Ability to work with minimal supervision and as directed. High personal standards of cleanliness, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Physical ability to satisfactorily complete all tasks in an efficient manner. Must be able to work effectively within the environment of people in crisis. All responsibilities are under the supervision of the Facilities Manager in coordination with the Corps Officers, who will monitor for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures of The Salvation Army.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent level required; degree preferred
• Previous janitorial or maintenance experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must possess identification documents sufficient for hiring as required by the Department of Homeland Security
• Must be able to readily communicate problems verbally or in writing to immediate supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Adhere to daily check list for cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds as determined by seasons and event schedules
• Daily sweeping and mopping of all common areas, offices, lobby, etc.
• Vacuum all office spaces and hallways, as needed
• Dust and straighten furnishings, as needed
• Empty trash receptacles in meeting rooms, warehouse, food bank, offices, labs, breakrooms, and restrooms
• Clean all restrooms, breakrooms, floors, fixtures, and surfaces daily
• Stock paper products and soap dispensers
• Weekly window cleaning in all spaces of both buildings
• Keep supplies adequately stocked in the janitorial closets
• Assist the shelter staff with the proper methods, chemicals, and techniques for building custodial duties
• Keep building exterior patrolled for trash, cleanliness, and repair problems
• Report all graffiti, repair problems, or hazardous conditions to the Facilities Manager promptly
• Perform snow removal and apply de-ice products as needed during working hours
• Strip, wax, or burnish ceramic and VCT tiled areas as directed on a periodic basis
• Replace burned out light bulbs as necessary in all buildings
• Operate all necessary cleaning equipment, hand tools, and apparatus to perform custodial duties
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, carts, doors, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate varied maintenance equipment (floor care, snow blower, lawn care equipment)
• Ability to operate a telephone and other office equipment
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand written information
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to sweep, clean, shovel snow, and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

BENEFITS:

A generous benefits package is included with regular full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Janitorial experience

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)