Booth Home Housekeeper/ Maintenance Worker - 11-025 - SC/ Glendale Corps

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Glendale, CA seeks a Housekeeper / Maintenance Worker to maintain a clean, safe environment for clients, staff, visitors and volunteers. You will perform janitorial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and basic maintenance tasks to keep facilities in excellent condition.

Role requires reliability, ability to work with minimal supervision, and willingness to assist with events and unit turnover.

Qualifications

• Must be culturally sensitive and non-judgmental
• Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and mental health
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Driving Test and clean MVR check
• A criminal background check is required, with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment throughout the facility
• Clean office, common areas, restrooms, dining areas, reception areas, and other facility spaces according to established schedules
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials
• Clean and sanitize windows, doors, fixtures, and high‑touch surfaces
• Wash, fold, and stock linens as needed and prepare rooms or units for occupancy
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors using appropriate equipment and cleaning methods
• Use cleaning chemicals and protective equipment safely and in accordance with CAL/OSHA regulations
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs (plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry)
• Inspect facilities and report maintenance concerns promptly to supervisor
• Assist in preparing vacant rooms or units for occupancy, including cleaning, painting, repairs, turnover activities
• Operate and maintain cleaning and groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively
• Work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Report concerns regarding facility safety, security, or inappropriate behavior to management
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/management

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Diversity awareness

English proficiency

Reading & writing

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Housekeeper / Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and well‑maintained environment for clients, staff, visitors, and volunteers. This position performs janitorial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and general maintenance duties to ensure the facility, equipment, and grounds are in excellent condition. The employee will also assist with facility operations, special events, supply management, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment throughout the facility
• Clean office, common areas, hallways, restrooms, dining areas, reception areas, and other facility spaces according to established schedules.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials.
• Clean and sanitize windows, doors, fixtures, and high‑touch surfaces.
• Wash, fold, and stock linens as needed and prepare rooms or units for occupancy
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors using appropriate equipment and cleaning methods.
• Use cleaning chemicals and protective equipment safely and in accordance with CAL/OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry tasks.
• Inspect facilities regularly and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or repair needs promptly to the supervisor
• Assist in preparing vacant rooms or units for occupancy, including cleaning, painting, repairs, and turnover activities.
• Operate and maintain cleaning and groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively.
• Work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Report concerns regarding facility safety, security, or inappropriate behavior to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or management personnel.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as brooms and other maintenance tools safely. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or the equivalent
• Must pass criminal background check
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Previous janitorial/ housekeeping/ maintenance experience preferred
• Valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record preferred or required based on assignment.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Must be culturally sensitive and non-judgmental
• Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and mental health
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Driving Test and clean MVR check
• A criminal background check is required, with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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