Corps Custodian

The Salvation Army 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.

Job Overview:
As our Corps Custodian, you will perform custodial care and maintenance of The
Salvation Army buildings, vehicles, grounds and supplies. Manage volunteers and
community service workers assigned.

What You Will Do:
• Directing volunteers in performing assigned tasks throughout the building
• Vacuum, mop and maintenance of all floors
• Cleaning of all building areas
• Maintenance of supplies and sanitation of restrooms
• Responsible for changing of lights
• Trash removal
• Building maintenance
• Program areas set up, take down and clean up, including rentals
• Lawn maintenance when/where contracted service is not warranted
• Snow and ice removal when contracted service is not warranted
• Pick up orders and supplies as directed
• Responsible for vehicle cleanliness, regular maintenance, and ensuring mileage
logs are maintained and current on a regular basis
• Promote the mission of The Salvation Army and the Corps’ Cultural Mission
Statement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the
minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
Education: High School Diploma preferred, but not required.

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings
may disqualify an individual for this position

Experience: Two years of janitorial experience preferred.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s
qualification standard. Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of
employment

Skills/Abilities:
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective
communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele. Fluency in a
second language is preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of cleaning
• Knowledge of principles and practices of simple building maintenance
• Knowledge of principles and practices of floor maintenance
• Ability to relate well with others required
• Ability to plan and schedule work as needed
• Ability to work without immediate supervision required
• Ability to work with staff required

Supervisory Responsibility: Will supervise volunteers and community service workers
on a regular basis

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.

Physical Requirements Include:
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods

Travel: Position will require local travel for vehicle maintenance and pick up of orders
and supplies

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a hectic environment. Locations is primarily
indoors but will include outdoors activities. Some weekend and evening work will be
required

Realizing The Salvation Army is a member of the Christian Church, employees
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and project a
positive image consistent with the above mission statement. This includes
appearance as well as verbal communications and other behaviors.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they
will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious
mission.

Indiana Division

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