Janitor

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Zanesville, OH

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About The Position

The Janitor performs routine building maintenance, custodial services, vehicle cleaning, and pickup driving duties to help maintain safe, clean, and orderly Salvation Army facilities and operations. The role includes maintaining assigned areas, inspecting building lighting and exit signs, completing or reporting maintenance needs, cleaning the grease trap, and keeping the maintenance room and equipment orderly and secure.

The Janitor cleans and maintains hallways, the gymnasium, conference room, kitchen, emergency shelter, and other assigned areas; cares for floors according to established schedules and procedures; and monitors cleaning and maintenance supplies. The position also includes cleaning assigned Salvation Army vehicles, performing pickup duties when required, coordinating schedules with the Building Coordinator, and following work-area and building security procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, supplies, and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet The Salvation Army's driving eligibility requirements if operating organizational vehicles is required.
• Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in custodial services, janitorial work, or general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building, assigned work areas, and facilities in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Inspect building lighting and exit signs daily; document and report outages or deficiencies.
• Clean the grease trap and coordinate proper disposal of collected materials as directed.
• Review assigned work orders and complete or report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain the maintenance room and equipment in an orderly and secure condition.
• Clean and maintain hallways, the gymnasium, conference room, kitchen, emergency shelter, and other assigned areas.
• Mop, buff, and otherwise care for floors according to established schedules and procedures.
• Monitor cleaning and maintenance supply levels and notify the supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Assist with additional building cleaning needs as assigned.
• Clean and maintain the appearance of assigned Salvation Army vehicles.
• Perform assigned pickup duties in accordance with organizational procedures and applicable traffic laws.
• Coordinate work schedules with the Building Coordinator.
• Help secure assigned work areas against unauthorized access or theft and follow building closing and security procedures when last to leave.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Commanding Officers or Maintenance Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED