Job Description

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.

The Janitorial/Maintenance will be utilized for housekeeping and grounds maintenance at Zahn and Lilly’s Place. His responsibilities will be, working to maintain a clean and safe environment for the residents, families and staff. Assure that First floor is ready every day for Community Integration service’s needs.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.
• Sweep and mop entry hallways in first floor daily, spot clean first floor carpet as needed.
• Strip, buff and wax first second and third floors, kitchen and dining area as needed.
• Stop clean first floor carpet as needed.
• Responsible for turning over vacant units. Duties includes painting, minor repairs & other janitorial cleaning as needed.
• Maintain an inventory of janitorial/maintenance supplies, which includes paint, building materials and tools as needed for this area.
• Weed and prune landscaping daily, select and plant landscaping as needed.
• Report any inappropriate behavior on the grounds to program manager.
• Pick up, deliver and store supplies as needed.
• Transportation of residents as needed to appointments in the community.
• Maintain the vehicles, fill up gas tanks, report repairs as needed.
• Conduct monthly fire drills.
• Supervise the maintenance of all the shelter logs and forms.
• Update monthly OSHA forms.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Provide Maintenance/housekeeping for Community Integration Services Program.
• Property upkeep and maintenance, including Plumbing and electrical issues.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as brooms and floor cleaning equipment, and reach overhead. Ability to operate floor cleaning equipment, blower, lawn mower, and paint sprayer. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Minimum one-year experience in housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• A driving record without any moving violation in the last five years.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of proper usage of cleaning chemicals as complying with CAL/OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of mopping, stripping, buffing, and waxing floors.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance including weeding, pruning, and plant selection.
• Knowledge of Plumbing and electrical