Janitor

About the position

The Janitor position at The Salvation Army involves performing janitorial maintenance and repair duties to ensure the cleanliness and safety of a child care facility. The role encompasses a variety of tasks including sanitation, maintenance, and professional responsibilities, all aimed at supporting the mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors.
• Cleans walks and outdoor areas, including snow removal.
• Cleans washbowls, sinks, toilets, and urinals daily.
• Washes and dusts woodwork and furniture weekly.
• Disposes of garbage and trash after each meal.
• Washes windows.
• Vacuums rugs daily.
• Maintains a safe environment by covering electrical outlets and storing cleaning materials out of reach of children.
• Removes broken or unsafe materials and reports them to the director.
• Ensures heating and lighting are operational and reports defects to the director.
• Performs occasional duties such as painting, making repairs, and simple carpentry tasks.
• Follows a cleaning schedule or plan and completes yearly inventory of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Maintains a professional attitude and adheres to personnel policies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous repair and maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of methods used in general housekeeping.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and supplies used in janitorial and maintenance work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• Attention to detail.