Custodian

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Dearborn Heights is seeking a Custodian to perform routine cleaning and general maintenance in our facilities. You will be responsible for keeping offices, common areas, restrooms, and kitchens clean and presentable to staff and clients.

This on-site role requires flexibility to assist with event set-ups, report repairs, organize supplies, and support building upkeep.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Janitorial experience preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (preferred).
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint (preferred).
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army MVR.

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
• Driving donations to the thrift store

Skills

Maintains confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

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

• Driving donations to the thrift store

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
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)