Custodian/Driver

About the role

The Salvation Army O’Fallon Corps is seeking a dedicated and reliable Custodian/Driver to support the ministry by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for their building and grounds, as well as providing transportation services as needed.

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 Corps Officer’s attention.
• Maintain Corps grounds to include yard work, trash removal, snow removal, lawn mowing and any additional outside repairs as necessary.
• Keep maintenance rooms clean and in order.
• Complete maintenance and corps furniture inventory.
• Prepare rooms for Corps programs, luncheons, and other meetings.
• Aid in transporting participants to and from activities.
• Setup and run Target giveaway.
• Maintain confidentiality, proper boundaries with clients and comply with Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines.
• Aid in resolving conflicts in a professional manner; provide courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and clients; respect of others’ property and person; and maintain professional and appropriate communications to and about visitors, clients, 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.

Qualifications

• 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 lifts 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 climbs 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.

Skills

• Strong physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week