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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Custodian

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory, Bath, Maine, us, 04530

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Overview Join a vibrant, mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities every day. At The Salvation Army, your work supports a legacy of service, compassion, and practical assistance for those who need it most.

GENERAL PURPOSE FOR JOB:

Keep the building clean, orderly, and in safe condition. Perform the cleaning duties(cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, removing trash, etc.), routine maintenance activities and special assignments, as directed.

Completing basic handy man fixing projects as needed.

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum building floors

Gather and empty trash

Keep restrooms clean and supplied

Clean and polish furniture and fixtures

Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaner, sponges, and squeegees

Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications

Steam clean or shampoo carpets

Arrange chairs, tables, and/or pews for meetings, as needed

Cart and haul away items to dumpster, storage, vehicles, etc., as requested

Clean snow and/or debris from sidewalks, parking lot and walkways – sand and salt as well pick up sand and salt from the store Report to Corps Officer(s) any concerns and/or issues related to building maintenance/safety matters

Recommends for approval to corps officer(s) the purchase of maintenance supplies and services

General maintenance to facilities (i.e. – fixing toilets/ sinks, painting, general repair to property)

Pick up food donations when volunteers are away.

Other duties, as assigned by the corps officer(s)

Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENICIES

Perform job responsibilities in an independent and confident manner.

Ability to follow through with detailed work and scheduled responsibilities.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, usage, repair, and maintenance.

Ability to identify maintenance needs and repairs for the building.

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.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.

It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.