Job Description
Custodian The Salvation Army USA Central Territory United States, Michigan, Battle Creek 294 Highland Avenue (Show on map) May 13, 2026
Position Summary:
The Custodian performs routine and general cleaning, maintaining assigned area(s) to meet staff, clients, and customer satisfaction. Essential Responsibilities:
Clean and dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces including windows, doors, desks, shelves, intake vents, tables, chairs, and cabinets
Maintain clean carpets by detailed vacuuming, spot removal and shampooing
Perform hard surface care for tile, concrete, tabletops, drinking fountains, and counters including buffing, sweeping, washing, polishing, spot removal and disinfecting.
Perform spot cleaning for walls, light switches, and doors as needed
Service and sanitize restrooms by cleaning floors, bathtubs, showers, sinks, urinals, toilets, and mirrors
Ensure cleanliness of kitchen counters, sinks, appliances, and floors
Empty trash and recycle receptacles; replace liners as needed
Assist with program space set up as directed (tables, chairs, etc.)
Monitor and report maintenance repairs
Organize cleaning supplies
Maintain outdoor property as needed
Assist with building repairs as needed, such as painting, moving furniture or plumbing
Clean and maintain grease trap monthly and reporting the findings to the officers (if applicable)
Perform other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities:
Safely operates and maintains equipment such as snowblowers, floor buffers, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers and lawn trimmers. Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma / GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Janitorial experience preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Maintains confidentiality Computer Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (preferred)
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint (preferred)
Willingness to learn new software as needed Certificates and Licenses:
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
