Custodian

Must personally embrace The Salvation Army Harbor Light Mission. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to take directions and adapt to fast‑paced environment. Ability to stand on feet all day. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Preferred six (6) months practical work experience in the field of high volume housekeeping/janitorial experience. Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to issues of homelessness, chemical addiction, and unemployment, racial and cultural diversity.

Possess an aptitude in oral communications. Must be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters. Must be able to pass background checks, including a MVR if driving required and pre‑employment drug test. It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment, and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training program must be satisfactorily completed within the first ninety (90) days of employment.

To maintain facility at the highest possible level of cleanliness and to ensure that assigned areas are cleaned and maintained on a daily basis.

• Clean and maintain your assigned area’s hallways and common areas including walls and floors.
• Clean and maintain your assigned area’s bathrooms and showers including walls and floors.
• Clean and maintain your assigned area’s dorms including walls and floors.
• Clean and maintain your assigned area’s offices including walls and floors.
• Empty and change trash cans in your assigned area. Throw out all trash you find, including broken furniture, boxes, litter, etc.
• Proactively clean all areas in the building, including desks, tables, sinks, countertops, etc.
• Put items into their correct areas: tables, chairs, towels, laundry bins, garbage cans, etc.
• Change shower curtains as needed or when requested.
• Complete all tasks in a safe manner, using the appropriate cleaning supplies and putting them away at the end of each shift.
• Supervise all volunteers assigned to assist you in your job duties.
• Consult with your supervisor on the proper use of cleaning supplies, daily work assignments and Harbor Light Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with volunteers, co‑workers and supervisors.
• Support the mission of The Harbor Light Center by treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• And all other duties as assigned or at management’s request.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months practical work experience in high‑volume housekeeping/janitorial duties preferred.
• Ability to take directions and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand on feet all day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Sensitivity to issues of homelessness, chemical addiction, unemployment, racial and cultural diversity.
• Aptitude in oral communications.
• Trustworthy, especially in confidential matters.
• Pass background checks, including MVR if driving required and pre‑employment drug test.
• Understanding of Safe From Harm policies and completion of the required training within 90 days.

There are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical working conditions, with the exception of occasional emotional distress or turmoil due to varying situations with and between staff and/or clients. The duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home.

The tasks or activities conducted by Risk Level 3 workers involve reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

$18.10‑$18.73/hour

• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

• Movements frequently and regularly required using the majority of the body.

• Variety of work: sitting approximately 50% of the time, with some prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing.
• Exerts up to 30 pounds of force occasionally.

• Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or…