South Bend Kroc Center - Facilities Staff

We’re hiring Facilities Staff!

Join The Salvation Army team and play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our guests, members, staff, and community. In this hands-on position, you’ll support daily facility operations by helping maintain clean spaces, preparing areas for programs and events, and ensuring our building reflects the care and excellence of our mission. This role is a great fit for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, takes pride in their work, and enjoys serving others behind the scenes. Your work may not always be in the spotlight, but it makes a meaningful difference every day. If you’re looking for steady, purpose-filled work with a mission-driven team, we invite you to apply.

As a Facilities Staff Member, you will assist the Facilities Director in all aspects of the grounds, buildings, and operations of the facilities, including repair and service to preserve the functionality of the facility and grounds, as well as maintaining a clean, safe facility at all times. All done while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

• →Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all private and public areas to ensure that users of the facility receive safe, effective, and acceptable service.
• →Maintain the facilities by cleaning, repairing, and replacing fixtures and equipment as necessary to assure a safe and productive facility.
• →Adhere to, and if necessary, reorganize the daily custodial schedule of the building internally and externally. This includes but is not limited to dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, cleaning windows, vacuuming, emptying trash, etc.
• →Maintain the grounds, including landscaping, snow removal, property upkeep, security, traffic control of outside venues, etc., under the supervision and instruction of the Facility Director
• →Assist in the execution of events as directed by a supervisor.

• →Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position

Experience: Demonstrated ability to work without supervision.

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 30 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

• 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 periods

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office and warehouse facility. Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At The Salvation Army Kroc Center, your work is more than a job. It is an opportunity to use your skills, talents, and heart for service to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and individuals in our community. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charitable organizations in the United States and is an international, mission-driven organization rooted in Biblical principles and dedicated to helping people in need.

Kroc Center employees may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, free or discounted membership opportunities, local employee discounts, and paid college tuition through Indiana Wesleyan University. Eligible employees can take online courses toward a variety of degree programs at no cost to them.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to the workforce, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, individuals who have been impacted by the justice system, and those without a college degree are encouraged to apply.