Unit: Eastside Corps

DEPARTMENT: YOUTH DEPARTMENT

POSITION TITLE: Janitor and Meal Program Facilitator

STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A self-starter who can organize his or her time effectively
• Working knowledge of The Salvation Army mission or willingness to learn it
• An understanding and acceptance of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices
• Able to work within the organization and carry out its policies and procedures
• Very good people skills and a friendly demeanor
• A valid driver’s license with no record of DUI or DWI offense
• Clean criminal background check
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Janitor Responsibilities:

• Keep the facilities clean and organized, including but not limited to vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash, washing windows, cleaning and organizing storage areas, dusting, washing floors, cleaning carpets, and cleaning tables, chairs, and other furnishings as necessary.
• Keep corps vehicles clean and ready for use, including taking them in for regular oil changes, monitoring the state of the brakes and tires, washing the exteriors, cleaning and vacuuming the interiors, and keeping gas in the tanks; maintain a monthly log of beginning and ending mileage for each corps vehicle for captains’ monthly DHQ report.
• Set up tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs that are being held on The Salvation Army Eastside Corps premises.
• Maintain the facility’s exterior, including landscaping, lawn, parking lot, and walkways.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

• Perform all phases of building maintenance necessary to keep a safe environment for employees and all others using the facilities including but not limited to:
• Maintaining walkways, to ensure safety and usefulness
• Painting interior and exterior of building
• Repair broken water lines, etc
• Arrange for contracted maintenance when needed

Driver Responsibilities:

• Pick up and take home participants for corps programs during the week.
• Pick up donations and supplies for various programs and corps maintenance, as necessary.
• Assist in picking up and delivering toys and other donations during the Christmas season.
• Assist in driving kettle workers to and from assigned locations during the Christmas Kettle program.
• Assist Corps Officer and Kettle Coordinator with setting up kettle stands before the kettle season and picking up kettles after the close of the season, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with the clean up and storage of kettle supplies and undistributed toys.
• Driver duties will vary during the Christmas season, and some responsibilities will be temporarily reassigned to other personnel to allow maximum hours for the kettle program responsibilities.

Meal Program Facilitator Responsibilities:

• Prepare fellowship hall for the weeknight meal program.
• Greet volunteers who provide and serve the meals, and assist with the set-up, serving, and cleanup as requested by the volunteers.
• Greet and count participants as they arrive.
• Monitor participants to ensure rules are followed.
• Wipe tables and chairs, and vacuum carpets, after each meal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop computer, including ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand, use and respond to written information

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 as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

A critical part of employment in this organization is the modeling of Christian principals while on duty. As a representative of this organization it is imperative that you present yourself to be professional and of high moral standard.

This job description cannot fully express what will be required of the employee in the fulfillment of his/her duties. Each employee is, therefore, responsible to ask questions, suggest ideas, and be willing to learn new skills. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and/or duties as the need arises.

It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Western Territory Handbook for employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed toward the immediate supervisor.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)