Custodian/Driver (Beacon Corps Community Center)

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the building and surrounding property.
• Provide equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings and other activities.
• Carry out minor repairs of buildings, vehicles, and equipment as needed.
• Complete driving duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Assist in the coordination of volunteer & community service projects with regard to property projects.
• Absorb local and state inspections of the facility.
• Assist with the cleanliness and upkeep of storage areas, thus eliminating fire-hazard conditions.
• Ensure the timely completion of seasonal maintenance tasks (lawn care, trim bushes, and leaf removal).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, as required.
• Attend to specialized cleaning needs (i.e., removing gum, clearing cobwebs, spot cleaning carpets, etc.) to ensure the facility is visually appealing.
• Clean the interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Clean windows as needed.
• Clean bathrooms (toilets, mirrors, countertops, floors, etc.) regularly.
• Complete minor repairs to the property.
• Complete required 12-passenger van training and maintain all appropriate knowledge to drive and maintain.
• Empty all garbage and recyclable materials from the building and place them in their proper dumpster container.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are appropriately placed and inspected, based on code requirements.
• Sweep and mop floors and establish and maintain a floor maintenance program (carpet cleaning, waxing of floors, etc.).
• Keep all assigned areas clean and neat, ensuring items are organized and put in their proper places.
• Keep proper inventory of custodial supplies and inform supervisor(s) when items are needed.
• Maintain necessary fire safety records.
• Maintain positive relations with other staff members, suppliers, vendors, and professionals.
• Maintain vacuum cleaners in operable condition; if repairs are needed, notify the supervisor immediately.
• Make regular inspections of the property and notify the supervisor of the need for contracted service maintenance.
• Monitor the building’s HVAC system.
• Monitor the lighting inside and outside the building; replace light bulbs as needed.
• Observe all safety measures throughout the building.
• Obtain a thorough knowledge of all emergency cut-offs (water, gas, electrical, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants).
• Operate The Salvation Army vehicle for pick-up and delivery duties, as needed and including unloading and organizing.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance as requested.
• Pick up litter outside the building and in the parking lot daily.
• Prepare sites for special events and trainings, such as set up and take down furniture and equipment.
• Prioritize work orders.
• Repair all broken furnishings and sand and paint furniture as requested.
• Replenish supplies throughout the facilities (toilet paper, soap, etc.).
• Schedule and take vehicles in for routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Support annual kettle effort with driving and bell ringing as scheduled by supervisors.
• Update work logs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years related experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to relate with persons of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions while communicating closely with supervisor(s).
• Able to follow safe work practices.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal need for direct supervision.
• Able to solve practical problems in a variety of situations.
• Basic math skills are necessary.
• Experience supervising preferred.
• Flexible with duties and assignments and available some evening and weekend hours, as needed.
• Knowledge of methods used in building maintenance.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgment.
• Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, can drive a 12-passenger van, and pass the required driving test.
• Must have working experience with the tools used to maintain and clean building facilities.
• Organized, great attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude at the workplace.
• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army.
• The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.