Part-Time Custodian/Driver (Lafayette)

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.

Starting Pay: $18 an hour

Job Description:

As the Custodian/Driver you will be responsible for general routine cleaning of property inside and outdoor as needed and weekly food and supply pick-ups in coordination with social services. ...ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Clean bathrooms and restock paper products as needed.
• Collect trash from each office and make sure trash bins throughout the building are empty and clean.
• Weekly vacuum and mopping of floors throughout building.
• Basic routine cleaning throughout building along with unforeseen cleanup projects as needed.
• Work with Social services utilizing SA vehicle to weekly pick-up supplies, food, toys as needed. Help unload all outside or other deliveries as needed.
• Monthly perform deeper cleaning of floors and carpets.
• Other duties to include, dusting, windows, pick-up outside trash, organizing supplies.
• Provide office manager with details with what is needed for janitorial supplies to order.
• Inform office manager of any building or maintenance concerns
• Perform minor maintenance in building.

• 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

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Preferred some prior experience in field.

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.
• Operate a floor cleaner/shampooer/buffer.

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:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: Monthly trips to Indianapolis for food pick-ups.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment; may require some weekends.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee 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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.