Janitor

salvarmycareers; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time janitor to keep the store and facilities clean and presentable in Spearfish, SD. Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, floors, windows, and light maintenance, while greeting customers during business hours.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of related experience; basic computer skills for payroll/timekeeping; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of related cleaning/housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must pass all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Dust, wipe furniture, sweep/mop floors, and empty trash.
• Replace light bulbs; strip and seal floors.
• Wash windows; maintain janitorial closet.
• Greet customers and monitor front area to deter theft.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning supplies

Hand tools

Job description

Part- Time up to 29 Hours Per Week, Pay Rate: $12.00 Per Hour

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

Summary/Primary Purpose

Perform routine cleaning of the building. Monitor the front door and customer purchases during business hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors, empty/clean all wastebaskets.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply sealer to floors.
• Wash windows inside and out.
• Perform routine maintenance of housekeeping equipment and keep janitorial closet in a tidy and clean manner.
• Remove snow and other debris from around the perimeter of the building.
• Light painting and other maintenance, as needed.
• Greet customers as they enter and exit the store.
• Observe customers while shopping to help deter potential theft.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

High school or equivalent diploma, and 6 months or more experience in a related field.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and their use.
• Knowledge of standard hand tools and equipment.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Other Qualifications

Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a participant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands include being on your feet for long periods of time, lifting heavy items, bending, stooping and climbing. The participant must have the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a participant encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment is where the clients are so it might be loud or busy at times. While performing the duties of this job the participant is occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions and varying temperatures.

All participants recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as a participant of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.