Building Services worker

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army of Kenosha is seeking a Building Services Worker to maintain a clean and safe environment across offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, and common areas. You will also handle in-house laundry and assist with event setup and breakdown.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, inventory monitoring of supplies, and occasional grounds and snow removal. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required, with driving clearance provided by the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 to 12 months' related work experience required.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance.

Responsibilities

• Cleans the offices, meeting rooms, pantry rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas daily (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, toilets, restrooms supplies, trash removal, windows, dusting).
• Monitors cleaning supplies and notifies supervisor of low inventories.
• Cleans in-house laundry and towels; cleans laundry/supply room.
• Strips, waxes, buffs tile floors; spot cleans and shampoos carpets.
• Keeps grounds and parking lot clean; removes trash from outdoor containers; performs snow removal and yard work.
• Assists in maintenance, repairs, and setup for events (tables, chairs, staging, signage).
• Observes safety rules and maintains housekeeping standards.
• Interacts professionally with clients, the public, and Salvation Army staff.
• Serves as back-up driver and assists with pickups and deliveries.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Client interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army of Kenosha desires to serve people in Kenosha through the various programs meant to help them overcome challenges in life. We desire to help equip people in time of need, in disaster or facing challenges in life. Whatever the case may be, people know that the Salvation Army provides a beacon of hope in their darkest hour. The Kenosha Salvation Army provides a number of services to equip people in their time of need. We desire to serve the Kenosha community.

The Building Services Worker cleans the buildings and laundry, for The Salvation Army of Kenosha County, ensuring a clean and safe environment for staff and users of the facilities.

About the role:

• Cleans the offices, meeting rooms, pantry rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas on a daily basis. This includes sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning toilets, keeping restrooms supplied with essential toiletries; removing trash and garbage; cleaning windows and glass doors; dusting furniture, etc.
• Monitors cleaning supplies, notifying supervisor of low inventories.
• Clean in-house laundry, to include towels, etc. Cleans laundry/supply room.
• Strips, waxes, buffs tile floors as directed; spot cleans and shampoos carpets as needed.
• Keeps grounds and parking lot clean from broken glass, trash, etc. Remotes trash from outdoor garage containers. Maintains the grounds, performing snow removal and yard work.
• Assists in the care, maintenance, and repair of the assets of The Salvation Army. Schedules maintenance and repairs.
• Identifies and reports to supervisor any maintenance needs of the facility, such as replacement of fluorescent lights, ballasts, light bulbs, repairs, leaks, etc. Assists in the set-up, tear-down, and change-over for events including, tables, chairs, staging, signage, and all other related equipment.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Interacts professionally in all contact, as required, with clients, the public, business community, and Salvation Army Officers and staff.
• Serves as back up driver and assists with pickups and deliveries.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience: 6 to 12 months' related work experience

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.