Janitor

Janitor

Job Locations US-MA-Cambridge

Job ID

2026-14946

Category

Janitorial

Type

Regular Part-Time

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps., is hiring a Custodian and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time

• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours/week)

• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance

• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location : 402 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

Hours/week: 25 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm)

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range : $15.30 - $21.42 per hour

starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications

The Custodian will clean and maintain all aspects of the Cambridge Corps.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting of all interior and exterior building surfaces and furnishings.

• Regular cleaning and sanitation of areas including restrooms and kitchen.

• Provide furniture and equipment set-ups and take-downs in support of various programs and building uses.

• Regular removal of trash and recyclables.

• Regular cleaning and sweeping of exterior areas including sidewalks, and paved areas

• Order and maintain appropriate inventories of cleaning products, supplies, and products such as paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps through the facility.

• Attend all scheduled staff meetings as requested

• Maintain the grounds including mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, and irrigation repair and snow removal.

• Provide hi-level cleaning of public areas such as lobbies and entry areas.

• Provide minor and routine maintenance and repairs to building systems and grounds and keep records of this repairs

• Maintain the appearance and functionality of the facilities and grounds including doors, windows, flooring, walls, ceiling and furnishings.

• Ensure all equipment is inspected on a weekly basis; report needs for the timely repair of all equipment.

• Ensure an adequate reserve of maintenance supplies; conduct regular inventory of all equipment and supplies.

• Evaluate, assign, and supervisor community service volunteers

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Work Experience:

Minimum 1 year of related experience

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pay attention to detail

• Must be able to manage schedule and work independently to complete all tasks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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.