Cathedral City Corps

Salvation Army Careers•Cathedral City, CA

About The Position

Organize, implement, and direct maintenance of the Corps buildings, grounds, and vehicles, and perform pickups and deliveries as necessary. Keep the facility and grounds clean and in good order. Work under Corps Officer supervision and cooperate with staff to address custodial, maintenance, and driving needs. Assist with food pantry activities and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
Read, write, and communicate in English.
Follow written and verbal directions while maintaining 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.
Communicate and interact effectively and positively with coworkers, management, leadership, and the general public.
Present oneself professionally.
Valid California Class C Driver's License.
Successfully complete the Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army and annually recertify as required.
Meet certification and participation requirements of The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow or reorganize daily custodial schedules for the Corps building, 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 members to address custodial, maintenance, and driving needs.
Under officer supervision, establish and follow periodic checks to service emergency lights, water heaters, fire and 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 complete assigned projects competently and on time.
Secure outside doors and windows daily and turn off appropriate lights when leaving the premises.
Raise and lower American and Salvation Army flags during weekdays as appropriate.
Keep sidewalks, entryways, and landscaped areas clean and free of trash; report landscaping 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 filling shelves, inventorying food, counting donations, organizing shelves, and custodial work.
Pick up daily donations in accordance with established and approved policies. Use a Salvation Army vehicle only for donation pickups, maintenance jobs, and goods pickups.
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; pass the Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army and recertify annually as required.
Meet certification and participation requirements of The Salvation Army 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.