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Job Summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Custodian/Driver to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of our facilities, grounds, and vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to join our team and make a positive impact in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a weekly and annual maintenance schedule to ensure the facilities are clean and in order.
• Keep the Corps clean and organized, including but not limited to: vacuuming, emptying trash, washing windows, cleaning and organizing storage areas, dusting, washing floors, cleaning carpets, and cleaning chairs and other furnishings as necessary.
• Clean all restrooms, including but not limited to: scrubbing toilet bowls, wiping down exterior of toilet, wiping down toilet stalls, disinfecting faucets, toilet handles, and door handles, wiping down mirrors, and ensuring toilet paper, paper towels, and soap are stocked.
• Clean kitchen, including but not limited to: wiping down surfaces, removing and shaking out kitchen mats, cleaning kitchen mats on Saturdays, sweeping and mopping floors, and dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners.
• Clean and tidy the Chapel, including but not limited to: ensuring all trash is removed, ensuring all Bibles and Song books are placed back in seat pockets, and chairs are arranged.
• Keep truck, bus, and minivans clean and ready for use, including operating a maintenance schedule, monitoring the state of the brakes and tires, washing the exterior, cleaning and vacuuming the interior, and keeping gas in the tanks.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs that are being held on premises, as requested.
• Maintain the facilities exteriors, including landscaping, lawn, parking lot, and walkways.
• Perform all phases of building maintenance necessary to keep a safe environment for employees and all others using the facilities, including but not limited to: maintaining walkways, maintaining all electrical systems, checking all properties air filters, and arranging for contracted maintenance when needed.
• Organize and maintain Janitors closet and Maintenance container, including all equipment.
• Inform supervisor of any supply or equipment needs.
• Drive to pick-up several weekly donations from the community and unload.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience of custodial work.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Organized.
• Thorough.
• Self-starter.
• Team player.
• Effective time management.
• Good use of the English language in verbal communication.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with and apply cleaning products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with power tools, handheld shop tools, and garden tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical repair and maintenance.
• Ability and willingness to record hours worked by clocking arrival, departure, and meal times on timeclock tablet.
• Must have a valid Washington State Drivers license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle background check and in-house driving test.
• Must complete and adhere to child safety (Protecting the Mission) requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check.
• Must abide by all policies and procedures as set forth in The Salvation Army Handbook.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as boxes, tables, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on a hard surface.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment and remain productive during a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including ride-on lawnmower.
• Ability to operate power tools and hand-held shop & gardening tools.
• Ability to work around, handle, and apply standard cleaning products, paints, and gardening chemicals.

Supervisor

Corps Officer