The Salvation Army Central Territory is hiring: Custodian in Janesville

Wherever there is a need in Rock County you'll find the Salvation Army. We help our community in many ways; providing housing, overcoming poverty, and helping cure hunger. To help make a difference in your community, apply today!

The Custodian for The Rock County Salvation Army performs janitorial, maintenance, and driving duties to support the Corps building and programs.

About the role:

• Performs daily cleaning tasks at community center to include sweeping and mopping all tile floors, spot cleaning bathrooms and supplying with toilet paper and paper towels, and trash removal throughout the building, including offices. Thoroughly cleans bathrooms and vacuums all carpeting as needed. Regularly cleans windows and glass doors.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Performs general landscaping duties at the community center to include mowing lawn, trimming hedges, pulling weeds, and watering plants, flowers, and grass.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots and salts as needed. Ensures salt is available near entryways for use by evening programs.
• Setup for various functions of the congregation, groups, committees, boards, as needed - including regularly scheduled events, dinners, special events, and meetings. Ensure take down of same events is completed.
• Ensure donations received at the office are moved to designated locations.
• Performs daily checks of major appliances to assure they are all in good working order. Changes light bulbs as needed. Checks on reported malfunctions of appliances, equipment, plumbing, and electricity, heating and cooling at the community center; makes minor repairs if possible. If necessary, promptly contacts appropriate vendor to make repairs as directed by Corps Officer
• Schedules regular maintenance of Corps vehicles to include regular oil changes and other required annual or semi-annual routine maintenance. Provides for other vehicle repairs as needed. Ensures company vehicles are adequately fueled and cleaned and washed regularly.
• Schedules annual maintenance and necessary repairs on facility heating and air conditioning units, lawn mower and snow blower.
• Keeps garages, storage sheds and other storage areas clean and organized for their intended purpose.
• Picks up Mobile Pantry and other locally donated food items. Assists the Rock County Driver in unloading commodities and other deliveries. May need to pick up commodities and/or other donated food in the absence of the Rock Co. Driver.
• Performs specific pickup and delivery tasks to support seasonal events such as Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots, Red Kettle Campaign, and the Christmas and Thanksgiving programs.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Certifications: Valid driver's license and be an approved driver from TSA's insurance carrier.

Experience: Minimum six months or more custodial or related experience. Minimum one year facility maintenance experience.

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.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you'll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance