Custodian

For over 70 years,Light of Life Rescue Mission has been a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. We currently seek a Custodian to help maintain our new, modernized facilities.

We believe each person is created uniquely by God and therefore is endowed with value and dignity. Light of Life is committed to building a staff communitythat reflects the diversity of His creation.

~ Jerrel Gilliam, Executive Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Custodian position is responsible formaintaining a healthy facility to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our staff, clients, and volunteers. This includes mopping and vacuuming floors, disinfecting surfaces and restrooms, and emptying trash and recycling cans along with other activities as assigned. This position is responsible for the care of our various buildings in the North Side and reports to the Facilities Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs timely building cleaning and provides cleaning support to various departments; cleans all facilities dailyincluding common areas, bathrooms, office cleaning, outside grounds, and trash removal.
2. Notify management of recurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
3. Stock and maintainthe supply room.
4. Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited to heavy cleaning, wall washing, window cleaning, elevator cleaning, and clogged toilets.
5. Adheres to all safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment, and machinery and in clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from cleaning processes.
6. Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the mission as well as regulatory bodies.
7. Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities.
8. Train interns or volunteers and oversee their work.
9. Assists other staff with assembly and tear down for a variety of events.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Aspart of a Christian Community, all jobs at Light of Life require employees to:

Work as a disciple of Jesus Christ, sharing the Gospel through actions and words.

Reinforce Light of Life's Core Values that include Honoring God, Loving Well, Embracing Growth, Valuing Diversity, and Pursuing Excellence.

Establish mutual respect whilesupportinga safe, authentic environment.

Practice effective stewardship of all resources.

Model personal responsibility, accountability, timelyreporting, and a self-evaluative lifestyle

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid PA Driver's License with clean driving record
• Proven work experience as a janitor or facility custodian
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with material safety data sheets
• Functional use of computers to access schedules, timecards, and employee benefits.
• Ability to pass security screening.