Position: Housekeeper/Maintenance

Location: EPA DHQ                      

Reports To: Building Services/Department Manager

Availability of Position: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm  

Salary/Grade: $16.00; 72 NE

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!

Position Overview: The housekeeper is responsible for the general housekeeping responsibilities of the Divisional Headquarters building.

Description of Position: 

• Sweep, dust, scrub and clean Divisional Headquarters facility.
• Disinfect lavatories including sinks, toilets and floors, as well as the water fountains in the hallway.
• Empty all trash and garbage containers.
• Notifies the Lead Maintenance Worker concerning needs for repairs, safety needs and security concerns.
• Clean mirrors and glass throughout the building.
• Keep kitchen, kitchen equipment, lunchroom, refrigerators, and microwaves clean.
• Assist with room set-ups.
• Assist with beverage preparation throughout the morning and lunch time hours, cleaning coffee pot before leaving for the day. 
• Assist in transportation of items to various locations upon request
• May include but not limited to:
  • Mail Pick-/Delivery
  • Maintain open lines of communication with all staff members.
  • Ensure strict adherence to all housekeeping protocols to ensure that materials that are not clearly labeled as trash are not disposed of without specific instructions
  • Assist with DHQ Maintenance responsibilities etc., opening and closing of building, pick-ups and deliveries
  • Assist Maintenance when needed with floor care and finishing’s, repair and maintenance of DHQ Building, equipment and grounds
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in cleaning and general maintenance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Painting, carpet cleaning, floor and tile stripping/waxing, snow removal/lawn care for entire complex.

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.

Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work with cleaning agents
• Able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds
• Full range of movement and mobility in performance of duties: ablility to bend, reach, push, and pull
• General Housekeeping experience
• Valid PA driver’s license
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• 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 on 11/12/25
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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. 2496