Custodian

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Custodian role at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division involves routine cleaning of assigned areas to ensure staff, clients, and customers are satisfied with cleanliness and hygiene. Responsibilities include dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, and maintaining restrooms, kitchens, and common spaces.

The position requires basic education such as a high school diploma or GED, prior janitorial experience preferred, and a commitment to safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Janitorial experience preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in handling information.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dust all surfaces including windows, desks, tables, shelves, and cabinets.
• Vacuum carpets and shampoo as needed to maintain cleanliness.
• Perform hard surface care: buffing, washing, polishing, disinfecting.
• Sanitize restrooms and kitchens; mop floors and empty trash.
• Assist with setup of spaces for programs and events.
• Monitor and report maintenance repairs and organize supplies.

Skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary: The Custodian performs routine and general cleaning, maintaining assigned area(s) to meet staff, clients, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clean and dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces including windows, doors, desks, shelves, intake vents, tables, chairs, and cabinets
• Maintain clean carpets by detailed vacuuming, spot removal and shampooing
• Perform hard surface care for tile, concrete, tabletops, drinking fountains, and counters including buffing, sweeping, washing, polishing, spot removal and disinfecting.
• Perform spot cleaning for walls, light switches, and doors as needed
• Service and sanitize restrooms by cleaning floors, bathtubs, showers, sinks, urinals, toilets, and mirrors
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen counters, sinks, appliances, and floors
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles; replace liners as needed
• Assist with program space set up as directed (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Monitor and report maintenance repairs
• Organize cleaning supplies
• Maintain outdoor property as needed
• Assist with building repairs as needed, such as painting, moving furniture or plumbing
• Clean and maintain grease trap monthly and reporting the findings to the officers (if applicable)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Safely operates and maintains equipment such as snowblowers, floor buffers, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers and lawn trimmers.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma / GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Janitorial experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Maintains confidentiality

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (preferred)
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint (preferred)
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates And Licenses

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed