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.

Salary Range Starting at: $12.50/per hour

Job Objective:

As the Janitor you will provide cleaning services for the corps; assist with receiving shipments of supplies; to provide outside maintenance. The Custodian performs routine and general cleaning, maintaining assigned area(s) to meet staff, clients, and customer satisfaction…ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

What You Will Do:

• Complete daily cleaning duties as assigned.
• Clean and dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces including windows, doors, desks, shelves, intake vents, tables, chairs, and cabinets.
• Maintain clean carpets by detailed vacuuming, spot removal, and shampooing.

• Perform hard surface care for tile, concrete, tabletops, drinking fountains, and counters including buffing, sweeping, washing, polishing, spot removal, and disinfecting.

• Perform spot cleaning for walls, light switches, and doors as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen counters, sinks, appliances, and floors
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles; replace liners as needed.
• Monitor and report maintenance repairs,
• Coordinate maintenance bids as needed.
• Organize cleaning supplies.
• Assist with building repairs as needed, such as painting, moving furniture, or plumbing.
• Drive to pick up food donations as needed.
• Assist with setting up and tearing down the chapel as needed for different activities.
• Assist with all aspects of the Christmas efforts, Kettles, Toy Shop, etc.
• Preform outside maintenance as needed.

• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

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 Required  

Background Checks: This position will require a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Janitorial/Maintenance 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.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and use of chemicals.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise Volunteers and groups as needed.

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:

• Able to twist, bend, squat, reach, push, pull, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods occasionally.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to reach and stoop to stock shelves.
• Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity 

Travel: As needed, must have a valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, church, or outside environment; may require some evenings and weekends as needed.

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

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits