Custodian
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** Custodian**

**Job Category****:** Facilities/Maintenance/Janitorial **Requisition Number****:** CUSTO02037 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**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.

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

**SCOPE OF POSITION****:** Works in a supervised capacity within the routine job description, tailored to specific program needs. Responsible to supervise other employees and/or volunteers only as directed by supervisor. 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.

**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.

* Previous janitorial or maintenance experience.

* Must have physical ability to lift 40 pounds, and the physical ability to satisfactorily complete all tasks in an efficient manner.

* Must be able to readily communicate problems verbally or in writing to immediate supervisor.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****:**

* Adhere to daily check list for cleaning and maintenance of both 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, break-rooms and restrooms

* Clean all restrooms, break-rooms, and Practice Kitchen walls, 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 supply closets.

* Assist staff with proper methods, chemicals and techniques for building custodial duties

* Assist Shelter staff in maintaining building security and safety.

* Keep building exterior patrolled for trash, cleanliness and repair problems

* Report all graffiti, repair problems or hazardous conditions to the Property and Maintenance Coordinator 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 both buildings.

* Operate all necessary cleaning equipment, hand tools and apparatus to perform custodial duties.

* Other duties as assigned by the Property and Maintenance Coordinator, Business Administrator, or Commanding Officer.

* **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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

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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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)