Building Services worker

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army of Kenosha is seeking a dependable cleaner to maintain offices, restrooms, and common areas daily, including floors, windows, and dusting. You will also handle laundry, parking area upkeep, and basic event setup.

Role requires 6–12 months’ related work experience, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. This position offers an on-site role with opportunities to assist with maintenance and deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 to 12 months’ related work experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance.
• The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer; veterans, people with disabilities, and others are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Cleans offices, meeting rooms, pantry rooms, hallways, restrooms and common areas daily (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, cleaning windows, dusting).
• Monitors cleaning supplies; notifies supervisor of low inventories.
• Cleans in-house laundry; handles towels and laundry supplies.
• Strips, waxes, buffs tile floors; shampoos carpets as needed.
• Keeps grounds and parking areas clean; assists with snow removal and yard work.
• Assists in care, maintenance, and repair of Salvation Army assets; schedules maintenance and repairs.
• Identifies maintenance needs and reports to supervisor; assists in event setup/teardown.
• Follows safety rules; maintains housekeeping standards.
• Interacts professionally with clients, public, and staff; back-up driver for pickups/deliveries.

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.

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.