SYE Custodian and Program Aide

The Salvation Army; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian and Program Aide to maintain cleanliness and safety in meal facilities. This role focuses on ensuring that breakfast and lunch areas are clean and well-maintained, while also managing spot cleaning during program hours. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong time management skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community through essential maintenance work, making a real difference in the lives of those served. Join a mission-driven team committed to meeting human needs with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in a related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete child protection clearances.

Responsibilities

• Clean breakfast and lunch areas after each meal.
• Perform cleaning duties following daily, weekly, and monthly checklists.
• Notify supervisor of need for repairs or building damage.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Self-motivated

Logical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

Position: Custodian and Program Aide

Department: Youth and Family Education

Availability of Position: June 16, 2024- August 8, 2025

Schedule: Seasonal, Full Time, 7:45am-4:15pm

Reporting Relationship: Directly: Youth and Family Education Administrator; Indirectly: Youth and Family Education Site Coordinator

Salary/Grade: $18.00 per hour; 74 NE

Responsibilities

Description of Position:

Clean breakfast and lunch areas after each meal. Heat prepared meals for each lunch period. Receive and record temperatures for program meal deliveries. As needed, handle spot cleaning and spills during program hours. Perform cleaning duties following provided daily, weekly and monthly checklists, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing trash. Duties may include notifying supervisor of need for repairs or building damage. This position will focus on keeping the meal facilities maintained and cleaned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. 2 years work experience in related field. Should be self-motivated; exhibit strong initiative and time management skills. Must have prior facilities maintenance experience and possess working knowledge of cleaning/maintenance equipment and tools of the trade. This position requires the ability to work independently and to work outdoors in adverse weather. Must be a detail-oriented, logical thinker, who is a motivated self-starter and able to work independently on assigned projects. Must be able to adapt and change to meet the needs of the organization and the community. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Valid National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• TB Test
• Health Physical to meet DHS compliance for licensed School Age Centers
• Upon hire, complete 10 hours Health and Safety Training
• CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 5/8/25.

The Salvation Army’s 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

Requisition No. 2394