The Salvation Army USA Western Territory Looking for Facility Custodian at Seattle, WA  Full Time

THE SALVATION ARMY

SEATTLE SOCIAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: Domestic Violence Programs
POSITION TITLE: Facility Custodian
STATUS: Non- Exempt/ Hourly

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Salvation Army Hickman House (HH) is a Seattle-based supportive housing program for survivors of domestic violence and their children. It comprises a 10-unit apartment block where each family occupies its own unit and receives case management services on-site from regular staff Monday thru Friday during normal business hours.

This employee will: Work 40 standard hours per week) providing custodial and janitorial services for the apartment units, office, common areas, and courtyard, and will also drive a program vehicle to interface with donors and collect donations (small household items) and program supplies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clean the units between occupancy and keep all common areas, including hallways, offices, restrooms, kitchen, and community areas, clean as needed.

1. Clean, dust, and wipe furniture, walls, and other surfaces; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean waste receptacles; replace light bulbs, paper, and soap dispensers.

1. Buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard-surface floors, and vacuum and shampoo carpets and rugs. Wash accessible interior and exterior windows, clean blinds and window coverings, and launder cleaning rags and dust mops, towels, sheets, comforters, and other linens.

1. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, including pressure washers, leaf blowers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture:

1. Lock and unlock assigned areas: secure the building at appropriate times, check for unlocked doors and windows turn on and off lights and heating systems and alarms.

1. Perform cleaning and related activities, such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs outside the facility using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.

1. Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools incidentally.

1. Handle arrangements to dispose of recycling materials and trash.

1. Assist the Program Manager with inventory control and security.

1. Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment

1. Assist the Program Manager with disposing of old or damaged furniture, appliances, or other items.

1. Investigate damages to the facility and conduct unit inspections with another staff member.

1. Ensure residence security and safety, including compliance with applicable codes and proper functioning of security and fire safety systems.

1. Comply with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control and actively participate in workplace health and safety management activities, including correctly utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.

1. Provide minor and routine repairs to all units on an emergency basis and to their common areas, such as hallways and stairwells. Minor and routine repairs may include but not be limited to changing light bulbs and unplugging toilets.

1. Refer larger repairs to the Program Manager when necessary.

1. Assist with purchasing, stocking, organizing, and distributing food and other items to residents.

1. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements and laws about the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults and children.

1. Maintain confidentiality of program location and client information in compliance with applicable law and Salvation Army policies and procedures

1. Perform other duties, which may from time to time be required, at the request of

the Program Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in janitorial/cleaning work, building safety, maintenance, and repair.

1. Ability to read, understand, and carry out instructions and procedures for using chemical cleaners, spray insecticides and fumigants, and power equipment.

1. Effective English language communication ability in verbal and written (both machine-produced and handwritten) forms.

1. Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication & percentages).

1. Intermediate-level keyboard and computer skills, meaning familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including proficiency with internet, email, word processing, and entering data into spreadsheets and databases.

1. Ability to maintain visual surveillance of the premises.

1. Experience, ability, and willingness to communicate and work well with staff and residents from various racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and with various religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientations, age variance, and differing abilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to successfully complete Salvation Army child safety training and to be approved through the background/reference check procedure by Risk Management and Human Resources protocols. Successful completion of periodic retraining and re-approvals is required for continued employment.

1. Ability and willingness to understand and fully comply with mandatory reporting requirements and laws about the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults and children.

1. Ability and willingness to respect and maintain the confidentiality of client information in compliance with applicable law and Salvation Army policies and procedures.

1. Willingness to abide by Salvation Army’s drug and alcohol policy.

1. Documentation of training (to be provided by the Salvation Army) in CPR, First Aid, Food Handlers’ permit, and Blood Borne Pathogens training within 90 days following employment. (The Salvation Army will provide training)

1. Flexibility to work overtime on occasion.

1. Must possess a valid WA State driver’s license.

1. Must be willing and able to pass The Salvation Army online driving class.

1. Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in adherence with The Salvation Army’s MVR Check policy.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to conduct repetitive arm movements to grasp, push, and pull objects such as vacuum cleaners, pressure washers, floor buffers, squeegees, brooms, mops, cabinet drawers, and boxes and to reach overhead.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Ability to understand written information
• Ability to operate an automobile
• Ability to safely follow instructions pertaining to the use and storage of all workplace chemicals.
• Ability to properly operate all safety and security systems, which may include intrusion alarm, fire alarm, automated gates, door locks and key card systems.
• Ability to conduct visual inspections of the workplace on a continuous basis, through direct observation, walking inspections and the use of video monitors.
• Ability to rapidly travel over uneven surfaces, up and down steps, stairs, and ramps as necessary to perform duties of the position.
• Ability to safely and efficiently climb up and down stairs while carrying items weighing up to forty pounds.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.

This position works at a site that may require mandatory vaccination of employee, without exemption, based on local governmental orders from the County and the City.

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.

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.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Domestic Violence Programs