Overview:
Responsible for the overall cleaning and preventative maintenance for the Jamaica Corps.
Responsibilities:
- Thorough cleaning of the entire building as outlined in the cleaning schedule
- Inventory control, ordering and stocking of all cleaning supplies and equipment
- Setting up and breaking down rooms for program purposes as needed
- Cleaning and maintenance of outside grounds & windows
- Touch up paint as needed
- Timely moving of all donations through contact with ARC and thrift store representative
- Preparation of A/C and Heating Thermostats and Heat-Timer for winter and summer
- Breakdown and disposal of boxes and other garbage daily, keeping dumpsters and the area neat and clean
- Taking out dumpsters as scheduled and bringing them back on time.
- Turn out all lights (except offices) and secure building each day prior to leaving
- Unloading food items and other donations
- Assist in food pick-up from donors
- Move/lift furnishings, equipment and food items
- Errands and/or donation pick-up
- Salt & snow removal of sidewalks, entrance ways, dumpster area, and parking area clean-up included snow fall outside of the normal work schedule
- Comply with preventative maintenance schedule
- Work in consultation with Direct Supervisor & Corps Officer for any building maintenance problems
- Preventative maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
- HVAC, Plumbing & electrical work as permitted by respective codes
- Coordination with outside contractors for quotes and work as approved
- Coordination of all inspections related to physical buildings
- Christmas Related Duties:
- Food / toy pickups and deliveries as needed
- Transportation of kettle workers as needed
- Christmas Castle Set-up
- Daily cleaning of Christmas Castle
- Assist staff and volunteers with lifting/moving items as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or GED desired but not required
- Experience with cleaning materials and methods desired
- Must be able to work independently with only some supervision and support
- Possess oral and written communication skills, as well as basic mathematical abilities
- Must be able to use commercial cleaning equipment, including small power and hand tools
- Able to do repairs and other maintenance work, such as fixing, replacing, and repairing, and have a good working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting
- Must have experience with operating manual/power tools in a safe manner
- Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
- Ability to willingly, attend and participate in training sessions
- Must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment and job requirements.
- Must demonstrate an awareness of deadlines and a sense of urgency when accomplishing tasks of a time-sensitive nature
- Must have the ability to set appropriate priorities in the absence of direct guidance
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory