Custodian
ORGANIZATION: The Treasure Chest
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Come volunteer at The Treasure Chest to help support local non-profits here in the Quad Cities!
We are looking for several volunteer Custodians to keep the building and store grounds in clean and orderly condition.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
- Duties may performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
- Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
- Monitor building security and safety.
- Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
- Mow or trim lawns or shrubbery, using mowers or hand or power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
- Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
- Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
More opportunities with The Treasure Chest
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Treasure Chest
Location:
2754 12th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, US
Mission Statement
Mission - After three years, the Quad Cities Missing Persons Network (QCMPN) has decided to develop a third division of the nonprofit. This branch of the network is known as The Treasure Chest. The Treasure Chest will assist Quad Cities Missing Persons Network and QC Pay It Forward (QCPIF) service programs by providing a physical location for the provision of aid of the QCMPN and QCPIF service programs, in accordance with the Quad Cities Missing Persons Network values and core vision. Vision - The Treasure Chest will work to provide further service to the community in several ways. It will serve as a collection and distribution site for donated goods that meet acceptance criteria of the organization, enable QC Pay It Forward to provide financial grants to individuals and organizations in need who meet the selection standards, and serve as referral source to other social agencies.
Description
The Treasure Chest will be run by volunteers and sell goods donated to the nonprofit. The resale store will also fund the needs of the Quad Cities Missng Persons Network and QC Pay It Forward.
The Treasure Chest is in need of volunteers to help run the store.
The grand opening of the store is set for Dec. 10. Volunteers are now in the process of cleaning and preparing the new spacem, but more volunteers are still needed to manage and run the store.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2754 12th StreetRock Island, IL 61201
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Housekeeping
- Facilities Management
- Security
- Renovation
- Landscaping
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 0-5hrs/week; 10:00AM - 7PM; Tuesday-Saturday
- organized, professional, friendly, courteous, ability to lift up to 50lbs or more