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SALVATION ARMY
Custodian
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$31,829 / year median in Arkansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Cleans and maintains the buildings and grounds to ensure the neatness and cleanliness of the same on a daily basis. Essential Functions This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Custodian (80%) Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies. Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks. Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures. Cleans kitchen and dining area; washes dishes; cleans and defrosts refrigerator; cleans stoves and ovens. Washes, folds, and stores laundry and linens. Empties trash cans regularly; collects trash from grounds. Assists in setting up meeting rooms; sets up tables and chairs. Assists in monitoring light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replaces light bulbs as necessary. Other Responsibilities (20%) Assists the public in unloading and carrying donations. Assists in performing minor building maintenance and repair work. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read and communicate the English language. Ability to exert the physical energy required to perform housekeeping and minor maintenance work. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, climbing and some lifting. Working Conditions Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Education and Experience No formal education or experience required, six months experience performing general housekeeping duties, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.