Custodian

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Central Territory Headquarters LI

This position will be located at our College for Officer Training (CFOT) near Wrigley Field on the North Side of Chicago. CFOT operates as a unique educational program for The Salvation Army that trains our ordained pastors or "officers" for service in our community. With a position on our campus, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and mission-driven environment that affects positive change for those we serve.

At The Salvation Army - Central Territory, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and pay equity. We value all individuals' unique contributions and ensure fair compensation aligned with our core values of integrity and accountability.

Compensation Range: $19.63 to $21.81, based on experience.

Job Objective:

Maintain assigned buildings associated with the College for Officers Training through general cleaning and upkeep.

Essential Functions:

• Perform general cleaning throughout the CFOT campus, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying trash, washing windows, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Maintain and clean classrooms.
• Keep janitor closets clean and organized.
• Clean apartments after events and rentals.
• Perform detailed cleaning of assigned spaces.
• Wash and dry soiled linens and clothing using CFOT laundry equipment.
• Keep laundry equipment and the laundry room area organized.
• Report all maintenance-related issues to the Property Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

The position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in facility maintenance

OR: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with great attention to detail.
• Basic computer knowledge

Supervisory Responsibility:

none

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to lift up to and including 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend, squat, climb stairs and ladders, reach above shoulder level, crouch, push and pull
• Have vision acuity.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals and solvents.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.