Custodian

Overview
Position : Custodian

Department : Dover Corps

Availability of Position : Immediate

Schedule : Part Time Plus – Monday thru Friday

Monday – Friday 4 hrs. per day

Reporting Relationship : Corps Commanding Officer

Salary/Grade :73 non-exempt - $15

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time and sick time.

Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities
Function : The primary function of the Custodian is to provide janitorial services to the facility, both indoors and outdoors, as required for the efficient and effective operation of The Salvation Army programs, including helping set up and take down the weekly food distribution.

Duties Include:

Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the facility as assigned by Corps Officers.

This will include all mirrors, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, walls, vacuuming, dusting, tables, chairs, and restrooms. In addition, there will be annual items for cleaning (grease traps, kitchen fans, etc.)

Assist with the ordering and resupplying of necessary products throughout the facility.

Empty trash and clean receptacles as needed. Remove all trash to the dumpster daily.

Help to maintain outdoor areas as directed, to include shoveling of snow, trimming of grass, weeding, and litter removal.

Maintain clean and orderly supply closets.

Replace light bulbs as directed.

Notify the supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.

Respond to staff and leadership to assist with carting supplies, unloading of vehicles, and all seasonal needs.

This may include unloading trucks, donation of toys and canned food, and assisting with set up for distributions, assisting with the seasonal Christmas Kettle Campaign as needed,

and weekly programs.

Report all maintenance and safety concerns to the Corps Officer.

Perform related duties, as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to follow directions and operate cleaning equipment, including a buffer, vacuum, mops, shovels, and lawn equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.

Valid Driver’s License required.

You must be able to obtain clearances required by the Joseph R. Biden III and the Child Protection Act.

Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 8/15/2025._____________________________________________________________

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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 .

Requisition No. 2464