Facilities Custodian

Position: Facilities Custodian

Department: Harrisburg Operations & Facilities Services

Availability of Position: ASAP

Schedule: 25 hours/week / Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Operations Manager

Salary and Grade: $18.00 per hour / 73

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: 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
• Eligibility for the Federal Governments Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:The custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean safe and orderly facility by performing routine cleaning sanitation and basic maintenance tasks throughout the building and surrounding areas. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and common areas sweeping mopping vacuuming floors removing trash and recycling and replenishing supplies. The custodian may assist with room setup and breakdown for meetings or events monitor building conditions report maintenance or safety concerns and support minor facility upkeep. This role helps ensure that all spaces are properly maintained safe and welcoming for staff visitors and program participants while following established health safety and organizational procedures.

Description of Position:

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean safe and welcoming environment throughout The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Corps. This position performs daily custodial services floor care room setup for programs and events exterior grounds maintenance and basic facility support to ensure the building is prepared for ministry community programs and worship services. The Custodian also assists with inventory management vehicle support minor maintenance projects and seasonal responsibilities including the annual Christmas campaign.

Working as part of the Operations team the Custodian takes pride in creating an environment that reflects excellence hospitality and care for all who enter the facility while supporting the overall mission and daily operations of The Salvation Army.

As a representative of The Salvation Army the successful candidate is expected to support and uphold the mission and values of the organization demonstrating professionalism integrity respect and a servants heart in all interactions. This position contributes to The Salvation Armys mission of meeting human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.

Requirements:

• Able to work with hand tools and small power tools as needed.
• Able to handle various types of equipment- buffing machine vacuum leaf blower lawn mower etc.
• Must treat all people with compassion and respect.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and appropriate intervention skills within The Salvation Army required
• Must have a valid Drivers License and be able to drive for The Salvation Army
• Must be passionate about the Mission of The Salvation Army and the Vision of the Chambersburg Corps.
• As a Mandated Reporter must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at .

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/13/26.

The Salvation Armys Mission Statement

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

Requisition No. 2644