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The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory

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Custodian with The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory in Battle Creek, MI 49017. Posted Oct 21, 2026.

Location
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Employment type
Part-time
Employer
The Salvation Army - USA Central Territory
Posted
Oct 21, 2026

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Job Description

Position Summary:
The Custodian performs routine and general cleaning, maintaining assigned area(s) to meet staff, clients, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

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

Service and sanitize restrooms by cleaning floors, bathtubs, showers, sinks, urinals, toilets, and mirrors

Ensure cleanliness of kitchen counters, sinks, appliances, and floors

Empty trash and recycle receptacles; replace liners as needed

Assist with program space set up as directed (tables, chairs, etc.)

Monitor and report maintenance repairs

Organize cleaning supplies

Maintain outdoor property as needed

Assist with building repairs as needed, such as painting, moving furniture or plumbing

Clean and maintain grease trap monthly and reporting the findings to the officers (if applicable)

Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

Safely operates and maintains equipment such as snowblowers, floor buffers, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers and lawn trimmers.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma / GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Janitorial experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Maintains confidentiality

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (preferred)

Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint (preferred)

Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Part Time (25 hours per week)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

Health Care Benefits which include:

AFLAC

Voluntary life insurance benefits

Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.

Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment

The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off which includes:

Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.

Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.

Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.

The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.

You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.

Birthday off with pay.

Paid holidays are effective immediately

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.

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.

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