Building Maintenance Worker & Driver

Building Maintenance Worker/Driver


JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine grounds keeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape; performs minor plumbing and carpentry repair work; Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor pluming repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.

Performs preventative maintenance of Salvation Army vehicles; monitors and replenishes all fluid levels.

Maintains the grounds to include mowing grass, trimming hedges, blowing leaves, and collecting debris; maintains the beautification of the grounds.

Sweeps, vacuums, strips, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.

Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.

Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.

Drives truck in order to pick up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work.

Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected and surroundings are left neat and clean.

Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.

Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.

Provides transportation for members to and from the Corps each Sunday.

Provides transportation for children to and from afternoon activities.

Provides transportation for Home League members to and from the Fellowship Hall.

Provides transportation for children to and from day camp and during day camp trips.

Provides transportation for groups for summer camp.

Picks-up and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.

Delivers/picks-up mail to/from the post office.

Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.

Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.

Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.

Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.

Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.

Maintains control of passenger activities by prohibiting unsafe or non-Christian behavior.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in cleaning the kitchen and dining area.

Schedules routine maintenance of The Salvation Army vehicle to ensure safety of passengers and long life of vehicle.

Washes and cleans vehicle regularly.

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Handheld Tools Power Tools Lawn-Mower TSA Vehicle

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

and

Two years experience operating an automotive vehicle,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid state driver's license with CDL endorsement if required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.

Knowledge of acceptable driving techniques and practices.

Knowledge of safety precautions associated with transporting passengers.

Ability to learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds.

Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner.

Ability to drive a passenger vehicle ensuring the safety of passengers and protection of the vehicle.

Ability to read and follow maps.

Ability to gauge time needed to arrive at destination.

Ability to meet Salvation Army driving requirements for insurance purposes and remain qualified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle throughout the course of employment in this position.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform heavy lifting.

Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Ability to drive a vehicle in heavy traffic and extended trips.

Ability to spend the night away from home due to extended trips.