Custodian

Location: Pawtucket Corps (Pawtucket RI)

Hours Per Week:15

Schedule: Mon Wed & Thurs; 9:00 am 2:00 pm

Purpose of Position: Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the buildings and surrounding property. Provide equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings and other activities. Conduct minor repairs of buildings vehicles and equipment as needed.

• Assist in the coordination of volunteer and community service projects with regard to property projects.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail deliveries.
• Assist with the cleanliness and upkeep of storage areas thus eliminating fire-hazard conditions.
• Assure the timely completion of seasonal maintenance (snow removal sand & salt walkways lawn care trim bushes and leaf removal).
• Attend staff meetings/trainings as required.
• Attend to specialized cleaning needs (i.e. removing gum clearing cobwebs spot cleaning carpets etc.) to ensure the facility is visually appealing.
• Clean the interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Clean windows as needed.
• Clean bathrooms regularly.
• Complete minor repairs to the property.
• Disinfect furniture and other common touchpoints daily throughout the building.
• Empty all garbage and recyclable materials.
• Sweep and mop floors and establish and maintain a floor maintenance program.
• Keep all assigned areas clean and neat.
• Keep proper inventory of custodial supplies.
• Maintain positive relations with other staff members suppliers vendors and professionals.
• Maintain vacuum cleaners in operable condition.
• Make regular inspections of the property and notify the supervisor of the need for contracted service maintenance.
• Monitor the lighting inside and outside the building.
• Obtain a thorough knowledge of all emergency cut-offs (water gas electrical clean-out traps fire extinguishers and fire hydrants).
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance as requested.
• Pick up litter outside the building and in the parking lot daily.
• Prepare sites for special events/trainings (set up and take down furniture and equipment).
• Prioritize work orders.
• Repair all broken furnishings and sand and paint furniture as requested.
• Replenish supplies throughout the facilities.
• Update work logs.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience are required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to relate to persons of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions while communicating closely with supervisor(s).
• Able to follow safe work practices.
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal need for direct supervision.
• Able to solve practical problems in a variety of situations.
• Basic math skills are necessary.
• Experience supervising preferred.
• Flexible with duties and assignments and available some evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Knowledge of methods used in building maintenance.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality discretion and judgment.
• Must have working experience with the tools used to maintain and clean building facilities.
• Organized with great attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude at the workplace.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

Learn more about The Salvation Armys Southern New England Division at Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.