Custodian

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Custodian for the Peoria Citadel Corps Community Center. The role focuses on maintaining property, equipment, and cleanliness to support daily operations and program activities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, two years of related experience preferred, and the ability to pass background and driving checks. Flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of related experience preferred.
• Pass pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver's license.
• Must be committed to The Salvation Army mission and able to communicate it to others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corps property, equipment, fixtures, and grounds.
• Keep facilities clean, safe, and orderly (including garage).
• Operate equipment and power equipment safely and properly.
• Load/unload trucks as needed and communicate repair needs to corps officer.
• Complete all work orders promptly and perform daily cleaning and restocking tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Team player

Diversity sensitivity

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Custodian

The Salvation Army

Position Description

Peoria Citadel Corps Community Center

Position Title: Custodian

Job Summary

Maintain property and equipment in a satisfactory manner. Ensuring cleanliness and preventative maintenance is managed appropriately and timely.

Reports To

Corps Officer(s)

Pay Grade

402

Salary Range

$16.30 - $19.56 Hourly

Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent along with two years of related experiences preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.

Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Ability to manage projects successfully efficiently and effectively.
• Team player, self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.
• Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications, Internet, and Social Media platforms.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays, as necessary. Especially in emergent situations.

The Salvation Army 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 Christ. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain the corps property, equipment, fixtures, and grounds.
• Keep facilities clean, safe, and orderly (including garage area).
• Operate equipment and power equipment safely and properly.
• Use chemicals (including cleaning supplies, lawn treatments) according to manufacturer
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Communicate all major repair issues/needs with the corps officer.
• Complete all work orders in a timely manner.
• Daily:
• perform a general cleaning of all offices (including waste receptacles).
• clean, disinfect, and restock all facility bathrooms.
• ensure the vacuuming of rugs and carpets throughout the facility.
• ensure setup of tables, chairs, and equipment needed in facility program rooms.
• ensure cleaning of gym floor after scheduled programs.
• breakdown cardboard and dispose of properly.
• sweep, scrub, and mop floors.
• dispose of all trash to outside dumpster.
• Regularly:
• check inside and outside the building (picking up trash and debris).
• use floor scrubber to clean gym floor.
• ensure chapel pews are dusted and/or polished.
• ensure that windows, walls, tables, chairs are cleaned.
• As Needed:
• Replace/repair burned out lighting throughout facility.
• Drive errands, in TSA vehicle.
• Order needed supplies within budget guidelines, with prior approval.
• Maintain the janitor closet and storage areas, keeping them neat and organized.
• Assist with Christmas Campaign by maintaining the kettle equipment, including stands, signs, kettles, bells, laundering aprons in season.
• Provide general support to annual Christmas activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Local travel will be required.

Position Ranking

• Regular Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

This Position is required to do moderate to heavy physical work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to lift and bend, communicate, move, occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel or crouch, frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands as required in using tools and equipment, climbing ladders and work in varying temperature environments. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. The work environment for this position includes an office, garage, and outdoor environment. Individual must be able to continuously lift up to twenty-five pounds, frequently up to thirty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds.