Custodian

About the role

The Salvation Army Granite City Corps seeks a Custodian to join their team. This position is based at the 360 Life Center in Granite City, IL.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties including: dusting, window washing, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, vacuuming, spot carpet cleaning carpets, sweeping/mopping, etc.
• Make small or minor repairs (e.g., change furnace filters, replace light switches/ballasts; replace faucets, doorknobs, etc.) as necessary and bring major repairs to the 360 Life Center Site Administrator’s attention.
• Maintain Corps grounds to include: yard work, trash removal, snow removal, lawn mowing and any additional outside repairs as necessary.
• Maintain the overall appearance and functionality of all properties.
• Operate and maintain all equipment, and ensure vehicles receive proper and timely maintenance at the 360 Life Center.
• Keep maintenance rooms clean and in order.
• Complete maintenance and 360 Life Center furniture inventory.
• Prepare rooms for programs, luncheons and other meetings.
• Participate in team training and development when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality, proper boundaries with clients and comply with Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, visitors, co-workers and supervisor.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED with one year related work experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend a job description, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheet.
• Basic communication skills to facilitate good communications between visitors and other employees.
• Requires appropriate valid driver’s license (MO “E” or IL “D”) and must pass The Salvation Army MVR check.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Capable of frequently lifting 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally moves 100 pounds or more using dolly/cart/truck.
• Majority of lifting is from floor to waist height.
• Sometimes lifting above waist and shoulder high but at a reduced weight.
• Position will have to bend, stoop, crouch, stand, walk, carry and push/pull items to accomplish this job.
• Occasionally climb a ladder to work (replace light bulbs, etc.).
• Some of this work will be outdoors and it will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.