Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Job Summary

The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps is hiring a Custodian to clean and maintain all aspects of the campus.

• Generous paid time off each year including holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20+ hours per week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including voluntary term life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

402 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

25 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm)

Non-exempt

$15.30 – $21.42 per hour (starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications)

• Provide routine cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting of all interior and exterior building surfaces and furnishings.
• Regular cleaning and sanitation of areas including restrooms and kitchen.
• Provide furniture and equipment set‑ups and take‑downs in support of various programs and building uses.
• Regular removal of trash and recyclables.
• Regular cleaning and sweeping of exterior areas including sidewalks and paved areas.
• Order and maintain appropriate inventories of cleaning products, supplies, and items such as paper towels, toilet paper, and soaps throughout the facility.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings as requested.
• Maintain the grounds including mowing, trimming, weeding, pruning, irrigation repair and snow removal.
• Provide high‑level cleaning of public areas such as lobbies and entry areas.
• Provide minor and routine maintenance and repairs to building systems and grounds and keep records of these repairs.
• Maintain the appearance and functionality of the facilities and grounds including doors, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings and furnishings.
• Ensure all equipment is inspected on a weekly basis; report needs for timely repair of all equipment.
• Ensure an adequate reserve of maintenance supplies; conduct regular inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate, assign, and supervise community service volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Minimum 1 year of related experience.

• Must pay attention to detail.
• Must manage schedule and work independently to complete all tasks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

EEO is the Law.