Part-Time Custodian (Foutain Square)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain a safe, clean facility for the people we serve. You will perform a full range of custodial duties, including floor care, restroom cleaning, waste disposal, and surface cleaning, with outdoor maintenance and supply coordination as needed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma (experience preferred), a valid driver’s license, ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn equipment, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, write and understand English for effective communication with leadership and staff.
• Ability to operate floor cleaning machine and mowing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and using floor machines.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms; restock supplies.
• Empty trash and keep interior and exterior areas clean.
• Clean windows, walls, counters, and church pews; maintain information tables.
• Perform outdoor maintenance: shoveling, de-icing, mowing, weed control, replace lights.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to order supplies.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

English communication

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Floor cleaning machine

Lawn mowing equipment

Job description

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

Starting Pay: $13.26 an Hour

Job Objective:

As the Custodian you will be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility. As the Custodian you will need to perform a full range of custodial duties that provide a safe and clean environment for the people we serve while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain all floors in the facility by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and utilizing a floor machine to ensure cleanliness of all floors.
• Maintain bathrooms by restocking supplies, cleaning, and disinfecting sinks, mirrors, urinals, toilets, and doors.
• Empty, clean, sanitize waste receptacles, and pick up papers, trash, and other debris inside and outside of the facility.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks including cleaning of all windows, walls, drinking fountains, garbage cans, classroom shelves and counters, church pews, all information tables.
• Outside maintenance is needed by shoveling and sweeping all walkways, applying deicer to sidewalks and walkways when necessary, mowing grass and keeping weeds down, and replacing lights when needed.
• Communicate with Operations Manager on ordering supplies that are needed.

• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education

High School Diploma and experienced preferred

Background Checks

Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience

Two years of custodial experience preferred

Certifications

Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe from Harm training within the first 90 days of employment

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• The ability to run a floor cleaning machine and mowing equipment such as a lawn mower and weed eater.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The ability to supervise community service workers and maintain their timecards and court related paperwork.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to twenty-five pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel:

Position may require travel for training and to get maintenance supplies.

Working Conditions:

Must maintain a safe environment due to the other programs going on in the facility. Must be able to work nights and weekends if necessary and must be able to work outdoors as well.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee 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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.