Custodian​/Driver

Who We Are

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless.

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

POSITION TITLE: Custodian/Driver

LOCATION/DEPT: Elgin Corps

REPORTS TO: Corps Officers

PEOPLE MANAGER: No

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

PAY GRADE: 402

PAY RANGE: $15.75 – $20.00

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless.

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

This position is expected to perform all types of building custodial cleaning duties to include seasonal grounds upkeep, set-up rooms for meetings, and other duties as assigned by the Corps Officer. Will maintain a clean and healthy environment for employees and clients through basic janitorial services. Position is expected to comply with and meet The Salvation Army, Federal, State and Local policies, and standards.

• Custodial Duties
  • Ensure that the entire building is cleaned, including all offices and Chapel. Vacuuming the carpets, mopping all hard floors.
  • Attend to the bathrooms, replacing hand towels and toilet paper. Ensure all liquid soap containers are always filled.
  • Attend to all counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen.
  • Set up classrooms and other designated rooms for corps activities, and other weekly activities held during the week.
  • Periodically, inspect building to remove cobwebs and replace light bulbs as necessary.
  • Empty all garbage containers from the offices, kitchen, and the bathrooms. All garbage must be disposed of at the bin on the parking lot.
  • Provides supervision and direction to Community Service workers as they fulfill their court-mandated obligations through cleaning, pantry support and other duties as assigned.
  • Outdoor grounds keeping, parking lot, park, and yardwork.
  • Unload food delivery for the food pantry.
  • Pickup and unload home goods order for home goods pantry.
  • Maintains orderly storage areas for the building.
• Driving Duties
  • Drive the Corps vans. (Drive for the pick-up of home goods, food pantry items, EDS goods, of toys of sponsoring companies, refuel as necessary, drop off and pick up kettle workers, drop off donations at local SA thrift store and other duties as assigned).
  • Take vans for regular maintenance as directed by Corps Officers.
  • Report any issues or problems with the vans to the Corps Officers.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Education:
  
  High School education or its equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Basic experience in maintenance and knowledge of related tools and equipment.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.
• Clearance of TSA MVR check.

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Corps Officers informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the…