Job Summary:
Performs a variety of groundskeeping work in order to maintain the health and beautification of grounds surrounding Salvation Army buildings; performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment
Grounds Keeping Responsibilities (50%)
- Maintains grounds and area surrounding buildings.
- Mows and weeds grass; edges lawns, sidewalks, and curbs; rakes, vacuums, and blows leaves and debris from sidewalks and parking lots; collects and discards debris and trash from grounds.
- Trims trees and bushes; plants flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.; moves flower beds; seeds new grass.
- Oversees community service workers and/or volunteers as needed.
- Inspects grounds regularly to detect needed repairs or unsafe conditions.
- Ensures water systems are properly operating at all facilities and sprinkler systems; maintains on-site ponds;
- ensures proper maintenance of grounds keeping equipment; lubricates mowers and tractor fittings; installs tractor tires as needed.
Maintenance Responsibilities (50%)
- Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs minor carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
- Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.
- 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; troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance on dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.; performs minor adjustments; lubricates and cleans equipment; informs supervisor of major repairs needing outside assistance.
- Assists with higher level construction projects as needed
Part Time Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D,
AND
- One to two years responsible experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds or performing construction work,
OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
- Valid State Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans - Disabled