The Salvation Army Eastern Territory is hiring: Janitor in Jamestown

Overview

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Our Full-time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year that includes paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Some of these benefits are also available to Part-time employees as well!

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Corps Custodian position exists for the overall upkeep of the building and grounds of The Salvation Army property.  Properties include the Corps, Quarters, Domestic Violence Shelter and Prather buildings.  This includes insuring that a safe and clean environment exists for all activities.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Responsible for cleaning the Corps, Quarters, Domestic Violence Shelter and Prather Buildings to include:o Interior: clean, strip, wax, seal, buff floorso Vacuum and shampoo carpetso Wash, dust and polish furniture and woodworko Clean restrooms, fountains, windows, blinds and light fixtureso Wash and paint walls o Empty and clean waste receptacles o Wash windows• Inventory and replenish janitorial supplies• Responsible for exterior maintenance of Corps properties to include:o Mow and trim lawn and attend to landscapingo Remove leaves and trash as required o Remove snow and ice from walks, steps and portions of driveway • Assist with program activities: set up tables, chairs and other equipment for ongoing activities and special events.• Vehicles: transport vehicles to garage for repairs and maintenance, check fluids and fill tanks on Fridays or as needs.• Make sure vehicles stay current on registrations and inspections.• Food Pantry: provide assistance to the Emergency Basic Needs Coordinator to see that items are picked up from the Food Bank and delivered to the food pantry and shelter.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Handyman/Tradesman skills preferred.• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment and able to learn acceptable cleaning methods.• Must have experience with operating manual/power tools in a safe manner.• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally • Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions • Valid Driver’s License that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.• Able to drive 12 passenger van.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.