Maintenance Custodian

The Salvation Army Southern California; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Temporary status

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep living and non-living spaces clean, sanitary, and orderly for neighbors utilizing temporary housing services. The role involves turning over rooms, daily cleaning, sanitizing, laundry, and adhering to health and safety standards, with some weekend/evening hours.

The position is full-time, temporary, and non-exempt, with a rate of pay of $21.00–$22.00 per hour and a closing date of 8/15/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in custodial/maintenance/housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned spaces to ensure sanitary and orderly conditions.
• Prepare vacant units for occupancy and conduct routine facility upkeep and repairs.
• Inspect for maintenance/safety issues and report needed repairs to supervisor.
• Assist with supplies, equipment, and cleaning of common areas and windows.
• Follow health and safety regulations and assist with special event setups.
• Document completed tasks and maintain professional relationships with guests and staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-Direction

Conflict Resolution

English Language

Work schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

FLSA Status

Full Time - Non-exempt - Temporary

Reports to

Facilities Manager

Schedule

Shifts vary

Supervises

N/A

Rate of Pay

$21.00-$22.00/hour

Closing Date

8/15/2026

This position is temporary in nature and will end on 12/31/2026

Benefits

Temporary; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)

Position Summary

The Maintenance & Custodial Tech is responsible for keeping assigned areas of congregate or non-congregate living spaces in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. These spaces serve neighbors who were without housing and are utilizing temporary housing services. Priorities of this position include turning over rooms or spaces upon exit of guests, daily cleaning and sanitizing of common areas, laundry and complying with all health and safety standards and policies. Weekend or evening hours may be required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning the assigned facility (inside and outside in a clean and sanitary condition, including but not limited to replenishing bathroom and sanitation supplies, sanitizing areas such as bathrooms and general surfaces, vacuum/mop/sweep floors, emptying trash, and other areas of concern: daily or as assigned by the Manager.)
• Conduct guest unit/bed assignment check as assigned to identify maintenance/safety issues.
• Quickly prepare vacant units for occupancy.
• Perform general building upkeep, maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to changing light bulbs, clean air filters (3 months), check fire extinguishers, individual room and large space maintenance, painting, minor plumbing, repair wall damage, smoke detector (as assigned), emergency exit checks and general checks for potential maintenance issues.
• Assist in maintaining and requesting supplies and equipment necessary for the cleaning of the facility.
• Rake, sweep, shovel, remove snow/ice, and hose/pressure wash to clean front entry and surrounding areas, as circumstances warrant.
• Ensure timely and effective litter and trash removal from all assigned areas, daily.
• Wash interior/exterior windows on the ground floor and all other interiors as often as necessary to keep the premises in presentable condition.
• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests,
• Follow all health and safety regulations, report hazards.
• Assist with special event-set up
• Operate industrial laundry equipment and fold linens, as assigned
• Inform supervisor of any building and/or equipment repairs needed.
• Assist in providing both inside and outside security and safety of the building and its occupants.
• Document completion of all tasks and known facility related maintenance/custodial requests.
• Maintain ongoing professional relationship with guests and staff.
• Complete all required training, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

This description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities as well as other tasks not stated in this position description.

Education/Experience

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Experience in custodial, maintenance and/or housekeeping, preferred

Skills

• Problem solving skills: Ability to assess complex and changing situations, identify barriers and develop creative solutions.
• Self-Direction: ability to work independently within clear parameters within a team environment.
• Conflict Resolution: provide a positive, solution-focused approach to conflict.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write in the English Language
• Ability to work schedule as assigned, working as a part of a 24 hour system, and staying awake at all times during work hours.

Qualities

• Ability to respond with humility to diversity and to our unhoused neighbors.
• Comfortable working in a crisis-oriented environment and responding appropriately to a person in crisis.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, volunteers, guests, partners and community members regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, partner status, faith, age, socio-economic status, gender identification, and physical or mental ability.
• Act with honesty and integrity; exercise appropriate discretion and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission
• Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization

Requirements

• Background Check
  • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies
• Physical
  • Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate a telephone, to understand written information
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.