Janitorial/Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT:  OPERATIONS
POSITION TITLE: JANITOR AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIMEL NON-EXEMPT
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: COMMUNITY CENTER DIRECTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church in which the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people.

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.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Janitor and Maintenance Support position plays a vital role in supporting the mission of The Salvation Army by ensuring that all facilities, vehicles, and operational needs are maintained in a clean, safe, and functional condition. This position is responsible for janitorial services, building and grounds support, vehicle oversight, basic maintenance, and communication with leadership regarding facility and program needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• High school graduate
• Related experience in the field of janitorial services and maintenance service. Preferably three years of experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older and have a current WA Driver License
2. Must be able to clear the Motor Vehicle Records check.
3. Applicants must comply with the child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
4. An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, program, and practices.
5. Applicants must be in compliance with the child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
6. An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, program, and practices.
7. Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
8. Ability to keep calm in demanding situations.
9. Must have organizational skills and the ability to carry- out multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
10. Ability to read and write clearly in English.
11. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients from various backgrounds; willingness to serve a diverse population.
12. Must be able to work numbers with accuracy for billing, membership payments, rental invoices, contracts, etc.
13. Assist in the set-up and take-down procedures throughout the facility.
14. As necessary, do inside janitorial services that may arise during the day for special events or in the absence of the janitor.
15. As necessary, make supply runs for maintenance and janitorial supplies.
16. Repair basic building or housing systems assigned, including basic electrical systems (switches, outlets, breakers, fixtures, and minor wiring), general carpentry needs (woodwork, door maintenance, floor repair, wallboard, and plaster work, painting, and lock systems repair), plumbing, drainage, roof drains, heating, and cooling systems.
17. Responsible for maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of all maintenance equipment.
18. Any other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

JANITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, classrooms, worship spaces, gymnasium, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors according to schedule.
• Empty trash and recycling and properly dispose of waste.
• Restock restroom and janitorial supplies.
• Clean windows, doors, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces
• Follow all Salvation Army policy safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards.
• Work with supervisor and management to devise regular janitorial duties routine and schedule.

JANITORIAL DUITES

ADMIN BUILDING
1. Vacuum all carpets daily.
2. Dustmop all floors daily.
3. Mop floors as needed.
4. Mop the entire fellowship hall floor on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Friday’s
5. Sweep, dust mop and spot damp mop tile floors no later than 8:00 a.m.
6. Sanitize the bathrooms daily.
7. Empty all trashcans daily.
8. Staff Break room - clean sinks, counter tops, window, dust ledges, sanitize and empty garbage.
9. Sanitize trashcans as needed.
10. Clean restrooms daily, sinks, toilets & floors.
11. Administration Offices – vacuum, clean windows, dust ledges, empty trash cans.
12. 2nd Floor Storage Room – sweep and empty trash weekly – more often during Christmas. Mop floor as needed.

FELLOWSHIP HALL
1. Dustmop all floors daily.
2. Spot mop floors as needed.
3. Mop the entire fellowship hall floor on Wednesday’s & Friday’s
4. Empty all trashcans daily.

KITCHEN
1. Empty all trashcans daily.
2. Use auto scrubber on the last Friday of the month.

CLASSROOMS & COMPUTERLAB
3. Clean all tables and chairs on Friday.
4. Remove all trash.
5. Wipe down all woodwork as needed.
6. Vacuum and damp mop floors as needed.
7. Sanitize trashcans as needed.

CHAPEL & CHAPEL LOBBY
1. Vacuum Tuesday and Thursday, more often if necessary.
2. Empty trash daily, remove cobwebs, clean all glass, including glass doors.
3. Dust all fixtures, pews, altar, podium, windowsills, and all woodwork daily. CHAPEL MUST BE IMMACULATE AT ALL TIMES!
4. Straighten all materials in the chairs, (songbooks, Bibles, etc.).
5. Polish altar and piano.

CHAPEL & MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM RESTROOMS
1. Sanitize all fixtures, toilets, sinks & dispensers.
2. Clean woodwork.
3. Empty trashcans.
4. Sanitize trashcans.

NURSERY
1. Vacuum Tuesday and Friday.
2. Clean chairs and tables.
3. Remove all trash as needed.
4. Clean windows as needed.
5. Wipe down all woodwork as needed.
6. Sanitize trashcans.

GAME ROOM & MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
1. Remove all trash daily.
2. Dust all ledges, jams, and sills, etc. daily.
3. Wipe down all woodwork.
4. Sanitize trashcans.
5. Dust mop and damp mop floor daily.
6. Buff floor twice a week. Strip and wax when directed to do so (Game Room only).

GYMNASIUM
1. Remove cobwebs as needed.
2. Clean walls as needed.
3. Dust mop floors daily and spot damp mop daily.
4. Sanitize all drinking fountains daily.
5. Wipe down all woodwork.

I am running a few minutes late; my previous meeting is running over.
1. Empty trashcans daily.
2. Wipe down counters.
3. Clean glass.
4. Sweep, mop, strip and wax floor as needed or when directed to do so.

LOCKER ROOMS
1. Clean showers.
2. Sanitize daily.
3. Clean toilets & sinks daily.
4. Stock toilet paper, paper towels, and soap in dispensers.

OUTSIDE AREAS
1. Empty outside trash cans (as needed)
2. Clean property grounds and all other properties
3. Sweep front walkway as needed.

JANITOR ROOMS
1. All combustible materials must be away from all water heaters, WITHOUT EXCEPTION!
2. All supplies must be kept in a neat and orderly fashion. If supplies are getting low, notify the Property Manager immediately.
3. All supplies are to be kept under lock and key. Rooms must be kept free of clutter and just always be left neat, clean, and orderly.
4. All supplies are to be returned to their proper place, no mops, buckets, etc. are to be left out or not emptied.
5. Additional duties as assigned by Corps Officer or Supervisor.
6. Any other jobs that may prove necessary from time to time.

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
1. Handle all building-related issues including damage, repairs, upgrades, vehicles, and other facility-related matters.
2. Perform basic maintenance tasks such as minor repairs, changing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, and touch-up work.
3. Monitor building conditions and report maintenance or safety concerns.
4. Assist with preventative maintenance and coordinate with outside vendors and contractors as needed.

VEHICLE & TRANSOPROTAION OVERSIGHT
1. Oversee Corps vehicles and support the transportation needs of the Seattle White Center Corps
2. Ensure vehicles are clean, maintained, fueled, and properly scheduled.
3. Report on vehicle maintenance needs and assist with coordination of repairs.
4. Ensure compliance with vehicle safety policies.

PROGRAM & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
1. Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and equipment for worship services, programs, meetings, and community events.
2. Ensure rooms are cleaned and reset after use.
3. Keep the Operations Manager and Corps Officer informed of all facility, equipment, vehicle, and program-related needs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain janitorial and maintenance equipment and ensure proper storage.
• Track supply usage and request replenishment as needed.
• Follow The Salvation Army policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Support the mission, values, and Christian principles of The Salvation Army
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
1. Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook (email and calendar)
2. Data Entry – able to learn skills required to enter clients.
3. Knowledgeable of basic internet skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
2. Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, and file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
3. Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
4. Ability to operate the telephone.
5. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
6. Ability to lift 20 lbs.
7. Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
8. Ability to understand written information.
9. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. 

Life and Voluntary Options:  An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans :  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation:

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year