Building Maintenance/Custodian

Scope and Purpose

Daily cleaning and maintenance of the corps building and grounds, including seasonal outdoor responsibilities and basic repairs, generally ensuring the facility is safe, secure, and clean.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor overall building condition for necessary routine and non-routine cleaning, maintenance, and repairs, communicating unusual needs or expenses to the Corps Officer.
• Perform routine repairs and general building maintenance for both the Corps and Quarters as directed.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance and cleaning of Corps vehicles, ensuring state inspections and registrations are performed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the corps van maintains at least ¼ tank of gas.
• Maintain the exterior of the property and grounds around the Corps, including the building exterior, mow grass, trim shrubs, remove litter, remove snow, etc.
• Guide and assist volunteers in projects inside/outside the building as directed by the Corps Officers.
• Drive corps vehicles as needed (food bank, transport kettle workers, pick up donations, and as needed).
• Clean and set up rooms for meetings and events as directed by the Corps Officer.
• Properly maintain floors and floor coverings following industry standard practices and manufacturer recommendations (mop, wax, buff, shampoo, etc.).
• Ensure that all SDS sheets are up to date per OSHA requirements and available for audit/inspection.
• Ensure that all containers in the building are properly labeled with the contents per OSHA requirements.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary condition of interior surfaces (floors, baseboards, windows, walls, restroom fixtures, etc.) as needed and according to the recurring task list for custodial services.
• Adhere to all safety protocols for the use of ladders, electrical repairs (Lock Out-Tag Out), etc.
• Follow established/safe procedures for mixing and use of chemicals and the use of power equipment.
• Patch, paint, clean, and perform minor repairs as directed by the Corps Officers.
• Ensure trash & recycling receptacles are placed appropriately for the trash removal service.
• Absorb and distribute food bank deliveries, donations, or other items as needed or requested.
• Ensure that all snow and debris are removed from sidewalks, doorways, and the parking lot.
• Keep all trash and recycling containers emptied and clean (inside and out) throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean and organized stock of all maintenance, cleaning, and building supplies, submitting purchase requests per established office procedure.
• Coordinate with maintenance and supply companies and contractors as directed by the Corps Officers or designee.
• Notify the Corps Officers of all maintenance, safety, liability, and property concerns.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• High School graduate or GED desired but not required.
• Experience with cleaning materials and methods desired.
• Must be able to work independently with some supervision and support.
• Possess oral and written communication skills, as well as basic mathematical abilities.
• Must be able to use commercial cleaning equipment, including small power and hand tools.
• Must have experience with operating manual/power tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.
• Willingly attend and participate in training sessions.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment and job requirements.
• Must demonstrate an awareness of deadlines and a sense of urgency when accomplishing tasks of a time-sensitive nature.
• Must understand and appreciate the mission of The Salvation Army.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.