Cathedral City Corps

The Salvation Army Southern California•Rancho Mirage, CA

About The Position

The Custodian/Driver organizes, implements, and directs maintenance of Corps buildings, grounds, and vehicles, keeps the facility and grounds clean and orderly, and performs pickups and deliveries as needed. The role includes daily custodial work, program setup, basic maintenance and repairs, donation pickups, and assistance with food pantry operations. The employee works with Corps staff and under the supervision of Corps Officers, follows applicable safety procedures, and maintains vehicle driving and maintenance records.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and maintain close communication with Corps Officers.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
Working knowledge of custodial, gardening, and light-maintenance equipment.
Demonstrated cleanliness, tidiness, and neatness.
Initiative, willingness to help people, and desire to be an effective team member.
Ability to work with children and vulnerable adults while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively and productively with coworkers, management, leadership, and the public.
Ability to present oneself professionally.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Valid California Class C Driver's License.
Successful completion of the Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army and annual recertification as required.
Certification by and participation in The Salvation Army's Fleet Safety Program.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously; grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead; and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Follow or reorganize daily custodial schedules for interior and exterior areas, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, cleaning windows, vacuuming, emptying trash, and maintaining restrooms.
Keep janitorial and maintenance closets and supply areas neat and clean.
Use community-service workers assigned to the Corps to assist with janitorial and program needs.
Follow or reorganize daily program setup schedules.
Work cooperatively with staff to address custodial, maintenance, and driving needs.
Under officer supervision, establish and follow periodic checks of emergency lights, water heaters, fire alarms, building alarms, fire-protection systems, kitchen mechanical equipment, and vehicles.
Identify and propose property-maintenance projects; complete small projects such as light painting, minor plumbing, and miscellaneous repairs as time and skills permit and as directed by Corps Officers.
Secure outside doors and windows daily and turn off appropriate lights when leaving the premises.
Raise and lower American and Salvation Army flags on weekdays as appropriate.
Keep sidewalks, entryways, and landscaped areas clean and free of trash; report landscape problems or needs to Corps Officers.
Maintain supply and equipment inventory and advise Corps Officers about necessary purchases.
Assist with food pantry duties as directed, including stocking and organizing shelves, inventorying food, counting donations, and custodial work.
Pick up daily donations according to approved store and Salvation Army policies; use Salvation Army vehicles only for donation pickups, maintenance jobs, and pickup of goods.
Use protective equipment when handling cleaning supplies or spraying chemicals and follow safety policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings as required.
Maintain complete, up-to-date driving and maintenance records for all vehicles.
Maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License and successfully complete the Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army, with annual recertification as required.
Meet certification requirements for and participate in The Salvation Army's Fleet Safety Program, including the policy limit of no more than two moving violations or accidents within any 12-month period.
Perform other duties as assigned.