Custodian

Job Title: Custodian

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Facilities Manager

Schedule: 40hrs/week
Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $18.50-$18.72/hr

Closing Date: 09/19/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function

The Custodian is responsible for the janitorial work at the El Paso County offices and Colorado Springs Corps.

Duties and Responsibilities

Exterior

• Responsible for keeping grass mowed
• Pick up litter and debris
• Monthly parking lot sweeping/blowing, or more often as needed
• Door closer adjustment
• Sidewalk sweeping or blowing
• Sidewalk pressure washing as needed
• Examination of grounds for regular maintenance
• Shoveling as Necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Interior

• Dust mopping of all floors
• Wet mopping of all floors
• Thorough cleaning of all restrooms
• Cleaning of dining room
• Empty all garbage cans
• Vacuum all carpeted floors
• Wash windows as needed
• Wash counters
• Vacuum all floor mats at doorways
• Wall cleaning
• Change burnt out lights when needed
• Shampoo carpets
• Strip and wax floors
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications

• Education/Experience
  
  
  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  
  
  
  
• Skills
  
  
  
  • Basic knowledge on use of power tools, lawn mower, pressure washer, hand truck, weed eater, air blower
  
  
  
  
• Qualifications
• Demonstrated skill in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting
• Knowledge of janitorial practices and procedures including sanitation and floor care and maintenance
• Ability to read, write and follow written instructions
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Conflict resolution experience
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to work with limited or no supervision
• Must possess good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Must be a team player
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of basic office equipment
• High school diploma and three years maintenance experience
• This job involves occasional strenuous labor, so good physical condition is required
• Driving
  
  
  
  
  • A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required.
  • An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
  
  
  
  
  • Background Check
    
    
    
    • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, and 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 the preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

Statement of Confidentiality

The Janitor occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of the Intermountain Division in all job-related matters.

Employment at Will

Employees of The Salvation Army are considered employees at will. This means the employment arrangement between the employee and The Salvation Army may be terminated by the employee or by The Salvation Army at any time with or without cause. No Salvation Army representative may change the at-will employment relationship through oral or written promises.