Janitor/Social Service (TEMPORARY) - 11-165- SC/ San Fernando Valley Corps

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.

Position Summary

The Janitor and Social Service position is designed to provide janitorial services to the facility programs and work for the Social Service Department half of the time to assemble and provide food boxes to the clients.

Essential Functions

The essential function of this position in The Salvation Army; and serving the needs of people in our community with dignity and respect. Conduct on and off the job must sustain a positive impact on The Salvation Army’s religious goals and public image.

Specific Duties: For The Social Service Department

• Assist in social services programs such as food distribution, homeless services, senior programs, and other social services programs as needed.
• Must be in good physical and mental health, capable of meeting program demands.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on a continuous or intermittent basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull up to 50 pounds.
• Sort dry food can good and keep refrigerated items in appropriate temperature.
• Prepare food boxes for program with donation
• Pick up food boxes from warehouse as needed.
• Coordinate volunteers making sure they are trained properly for making boxes or other.
• Pick up donations from store as needed.
• Follow USDA guidelines for food distribution and safety
• Assist in all Holiday events and help with distribution as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Corps Officer.

Specific Duties: For Janitorial services.

• Daily clean and maintain all rooms and meeting places
• Remove trash as needed
• Clean and restock all restrooms
• Keep outside areas free of trash and clutter
• Keep and inventory of cleaning supplies, restock as needed.
• Clean all windows weekly
• Clean and maintain multipurpose room floor clean as needed.
• Clean and maintain all floors and walls.
• Keep janitorial room clean and organized
• Maintain rooms and doors closed and always locked when not in use.
• Report facility damage and repair need to your supervisor.
• Maintain Kitchen and Walk-in fridge clean and organized
• Other - especial projects as assigned by Corps Officers.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.  Ability to be able to lift up-to 50lbs.  Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead.  Ability to operate computer, fax copy machine and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications     

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Additional Education helpful.
• Have janitorial experience
• Willing to work flexible hours
• If working in vicinity of children a criminal background check is required with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures. To maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Have acceptable MVR results according to policy.
• Must have a valid California driver license.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be committed to The Salvation Army’s Christian Mission and Ministry.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
• Must have a willingness and flexibility to learn and do new tasks.
• Must possess multi-tasking skills
• Must possess good judgement skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must have ability to set priorities