Job Description
Position Summary
The Custodian is responsible for performing cleaning, minor maintenance, and grounds keeping duties for the Corps. The Custodian will also assist with setting up and tearing down for events, distributions, and seasonal actives. Additionally, the Custodian is responsible to assist with driving for the daily donation pickups. This is a regular part-time position with a work week expectation of 20 hours. Pay range is $15.45/hour.
401 7th St. SW
St. Paul, MN 55102
Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of custodial experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of safe handling of equipment, chemicals, and materials used in custodial duties.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, and other custodial duties.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand simple verbal and/or written instructions.
• Possess a positive attitude, work well with others, be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters, and be well organized and efficient.
• Computer literate; including email, web-based timecard system, and basic word processing.
• Must pass The Salvation Army background checks, possess valid driver's license, and meet the MVR driver's qualifications.
• Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and Safe From Harm training must be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every client, donor, and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• Engage all community members in a way that brings them to the Corps for programming, events, and Pathway of Hope.
• Follow custodian specific schedule/task list as assigned by the Facility and Fleet Supervisor and/or Corps Officers. Assigned areas may include the Child Development Center, Kitchen, Gymnasium, Lobby, Offices, Halls, Bathrooms, Entrances, Exterior Areas, Chapel, and Dining Hall.
• Perform custodial related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions such as mopping, sweeping, trash/recycling removal, cleaning glass, disinfecting surfaces, and vacuuming.
• Complete all tasks in a safe manner, using the appropriate cleaning supplies and storing them appropriately after use.

Additional Duties:

• Assist colleagues, volunteers, and guests with custodial and maintenance requests.
• Responsible for maintaining outdoor property, including mowing the lawn, weeding, sweeping sidewalks, snow shoveling, salting icy areas, etc.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed.
• Assist with set up and tear down for regular and seasonal activities and events.
• Assist with picking up daily donations as requested.
• Inform the office, in writing, when low on supplies so that more might be ordered.
• Restock items as needed.
• Report property and safety concerns to supervisor immediately.

Working Conditions
There are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical working conditions, with the exception of the occasional emotional distress or turmoil (due to varying situations) with and between staff and/or clients. The duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home.
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk Level
Risk Level 2 - Workers do not involve reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, but could result in such exposure in non-routine, emergency situations.
Physical Activities and Requirements of Position

• Talking - Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions, information, and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing - Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Visual Abilities - Average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to prepare or inspect documents.
• Repetitive Motion - Movements frequently and regularly required using the majority of the body.
• Physical Strength - Variety of Work; sitting approximately 50% of the time, with some prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing. Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Travel - May be required to travel by personal/organizational vehicle, or other mode of travel.

Mental Activities and Requirements of Position

• Mathematics Ability - Ability to perform basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages.
• Language Ability - Ability to speak, read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for clear communication with colleagues and clients in order to perform the requirements of this job.
• Reasoning Ability - Able to interpret various instructions.

Additional Information
The Salvation Army Mission
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.
Fair Chance Hire
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.
Benefits
The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Hearing
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Felixible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Accounts
• Pension Plan
• Generous Time Off