Custodian

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Minneapolis, MN

7h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain facility at the highest possible level of cleanliness. To ensure that assigned areas are cleaned and maintained on a daily basis.

Requirements

Must personally embrace The Salvation Army Harbor Light Mission.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to take directions and adapt to fast pace environment.
Ability to stand on feet all day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to issues of homelessness, chemical addiction, and unemployment, racial and cultural diversity.
Possess an aptitude in oral communications.
Must be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters.
Must be able to pass background checks, including a MVR if driving required and pre-employment drug test.
It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment, and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training program must be satisfactorily completed within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
Ability to perform basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages.
Ability to prepare budgets.
Ability to fluently speak read and write in English.
Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias.
Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct punctuation and variation in word order; using present, perfect, and future tenses.
Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
Able to interpret various instructions.

Nice To Haves

Preferred six (6) months practical work experience in the field of high volume housekeeping/janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain assigned area’s hallways and common areas including walls and floors.
Clean and maintain assigned area’s bathrooms and showers including walls and floors.
Clean and maintain assigned area’s dorms including walls and floors.
Clean and maintain assigned area’s offices including walls and floors.
Empty and change trash cans in assigned area. Throw out all trash found, including broken furniture, boxes, litter, etc.
Proactively clean all areas in the building, including desks, tables, sinks, countertops, etc.
Put items into their correct areas including tables, chairs, towels, laundry bins, garbage cans etc.
Change shower curtains as needs or when requested.
Complete all tasks in a safe manner, using the appropriate cleaning supplies and putting them away at the end of each shift.
Supervise all volunteers assigned to assist in job duties.
Consult with supervisor on the proper use of cleaning supplies, daily work assignments and Harbor Light Policies and Procedures.
Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with volunteers, co-workers and supervisors. This includes conflict resolution in a professional manner; courteous treatment of volunteers, staff, visitors and clients; respect of others property and person and appropriate communication to and about co-workers and supervisors.
Support the mission of The Harbor Light Center by treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
Perform all other duties as assigned or at management requests.