Custodian

KrocQuincy; Quincy (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-Paid Pension

Free Kroc Center Membership

Skill Development

Purpose-Driven Work

Community Impact

Job summary

The Quincy Kroc Center, a Salvation Army facility in Quincy, IL, is seeking a dependable Custodian for a full-time role. You’ll ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for members, guests, staff, and participants across a large community center.

Responsibilities include detailed cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep; work independently and as part of a team; and support events and programs while upholding safety standards and quality work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of related custodial or cleaning experience.
• Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions and safety materials.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all areas of the facility, including locker rooms, restrooms, fitness spaces, classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Follow established cleaning procedures, schedules, and safety guidelines.
• Identify and report facility concerns, safety hazards, or maintenance needs promptly.
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
• Support special events, programs, and seasonal facility needs as assigned.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and mission-centered workplace environment.

Skills

Custodial experience

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Clean spaces. Safe environments. Support that makes a difference.

The Quincy Kroc Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented full-time Custodian to join our facilities team. In this full-time role, you'll help ensure the Kroc Center remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for members, guests, staff, and program participants of all ages.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy behind-the-scenes service, and want to contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves the whole community, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

Why This Role Matters

The Kroc Center is more than a building - it's a place where people come to grow, connect, worship, and recharge. As a Custodian, your work supports every program, event, and interaction that happens within these walls. By maintaining clean, well-kept, and safe spaces, you help create an environment where all are welcomed with dignity and care, and where the Kroc Center's mission can thrive.

Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

Schedule:

• Thursdays-Fridays OFF
• Saturday 7:30am-3:30pm
• Sundays 10:00am-5:30pm

Position Overview

Custodians play a critical role in the daily operation of the Quincy Kroc Center by maintaining cleanliness, supporting safety standards, and responding to facility needs. This role focuses on detailed cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep across a large, multi-use community center while working independently and as part of a larger team.

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain all areas of the facility, including locker rooms, restrooms, fitness spaces, classrooms, offices, and common areas
• Follow established cleaning procedures, schedules, and safety guidelines
• Identify and report facility concerns, safety hazards, or maintenance needs promptly
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively
• Support special events, programs, and seasonal facility needs as assigned
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and mission-centered workplace environment

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions and safety materials
• Two (2) years of related full-time custodial or cleaning experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated work style
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a team

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Regular bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting equipment or supplies (up to 50lbs)
• Work performed in an active community center environment with varying noise levels
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, fitness equipment, and high-traffic activity areas

Employee Benefits & Perks

We believe meaningful work should also be rewarding. As part of the Quincy Kroc Center team, Custodians enjoy perks that support wellness, connection, and professional growth, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Premiums include medical coverage along with dental, vision, and hearing benefits to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - We value work-life balance and encourage time to rest and recharge.
• Employer-Paid Pension - Plan for the future with a retirement benefits fully funded by the employer.
• Free Individual or Family Kroc Center Membership - Enjoy access to fitness, aquatics, and wellness opportunities.
• Skill Development - Build experience in facility operations, safety awareness, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork within a large community setting.
• Purpose-Driven Work - Be part of a respected, faith-based organization dedicated to hope, dignity, and service.
• Community Impact - Play a vital role in supporting programs, events, and services that transform lives across our community.

About the Quincy Kroc Center

The Quincy Kroc Center redefines what a community center can be. It brings together a center of worship, performance venue, aquatics center, fitness and recreation spaces, classrooms, and special event facilities all under one roof.

Through programs, services, and welcoming spaces, the Quincy Kroc Center provides hope, opportunity, and connection - helping transform lives and strengthen our community.

Ready to Be Part of the Kroc Team?

If you're looking for work where your reliability and attention to detail directly support a mission that matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call Dylan Altmix, Human Resources Assistant, at 217-231-5655.

*The Salvation Army work sites are Drug & Alcohol Free Workplaces, and are totally free of the use, possession or working under the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

*The Salvation Army, as a church, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. Upon termination, employees are not eligible for Unemployment Compensation.