Maintenance

Maintenance

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.

Essential Functions

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

Maintenance (45%)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.

Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security

Cleaning (45%)

Performs snow removal as needed

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

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

Other Responsibilities (10%)

Cleans the kitchen and dining area

Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment

Handheld Tools Power Tools Lawn Mower

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications/Licenses

Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

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

Working Conditions

Work requires driving a vehicle and working outdoors daily with exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat, or noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Statement of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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