Janitor

About the role

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment throughout The Salvation Army Cincinnati West Side Corps facility. This position supports the daily ministry, community programs, worship services, emergency assistance services, youth activities, food distribution, special events, and other Corps operations. The employee must be dependable, flexible, attentive to detail, able to work independently, and willing to adjust daily responsibilities to meet the facility's needs. Because the building serves children, families, employees, volunteers, congregation members, and vulnerable members of the community, cleanliness, safety, professionalism, confidentiality, and respectful conduct are essential.

Responsibilities

• Reports to The Salvation Army Officer/s verbally, in writing, email, phone or text; reports upon clocking in for daily responsibilities.
• Be flexible to change work schedules and times when needed to accommodate activities and programs.
• Observe all OHIO State, OSHA licensing regulations, and The Salvation Army policies.
• Promptly report any observed or reported child and vulnerable adult abuse problems.
• Clean all areas of the interior and exterior of the building and vehicles assigned to West Side Corps.
• Clean snow and maintain surfaces from icing by salting and shoveling/snow blowing.
• Keep cleaning equipment clean.
• Secure building when not in use; check for unlocked doors and windows.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas weekly and spot clean as needed.
• Clean and maintain all glass windows and doors, interior and exterior.
• Clean and maintain wood, linoleum and tiled floor surfaces.
• Empty all trash in dumpsters daily, wash and sanitize all garbage cans bi‑weekly.
• Keep all areas of the bathrooms cleaned, sanitized and replenished.
• Mop, strip, polish and buff all surfaces of the hallways and gym floor.
• Assist with food bank, load and unload bus as required by Emergency Provider.
• Maintain all gardens on property; clean out dead overgrowth, maintain, keep greenery trimmed.
• Be available for training (MSDS, Blood‑Borne Pathogens, Chemical Use, Ladder Safety, etc.).
• Keep a record of Work Orders for all repairs and inventory of all tools.
• Replace materials (trash bags, toilet paper, sanitizer, lightbulbs, etc.) as necessary.
• Other duties as directed by Corps Officer or assigned designee.

Requirements

• Obtain a high school diploma.
• Must clear The Salvation Army driving and criminal background check.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Self‑motivation
• Initiative
• Ability to follow directions

Schedule

Weekdays 10:00 AM‑2:30 PM (30‑minute lunch)