Building Maintenance Worker & Driver

THE SALVATION ARMY•Gastonia, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleans and maintains buildings and grounds to ensure daily neatness and cleanliness; performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment, including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work. Drives a Salvation Army vehicle to transport items between Salvation Army locations and to collect materials and repair items needed for maintenance work. The role also supports grounds keeping, room setup, and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to perform general building and grounds maintenance and cleaning activities.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Knowledge of acceptable driving techniques and practices.
Ability to read and follow maps.
Ability to gauge the time needed to arrive at a destination.
No formal education or experience is required; alternatively, six months of general housekeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read and communicate in English.
Ability to exert the physical energy required to perform housekeeping and minor maintenance work.
Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and climb continuously.

Responsibilities

Drive a Salvation Army vehicle to pick up and deliver miscellaneous items and maintenance materials.
Drive safely, comply with traffic signs and road and weather conditions, park safely, lock vehicle doors when not in use, and fuel the vehicle according to state regulations and Salvation Army standards.
Log vehicle mileage accurately and completely; arrive according to schedule or call ahead when severe delays occur.
Schedule routine vehicle maintenance and regularly wash and clean the vehicle.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms, kitchens, activity rooms, dining areas, and appliances; wash dishes and replenish bathroom supplies.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, and wax floors; sweep sidewalks; clean windows; dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
Empty trash cans and collect trash from the grounds.
Assist with setting up meeting rooms by arranging tables and chairs.
Monitor and replace light bulbs; repair light fixtures and perform other routine electrical repairs, including replacing or adding receptacles.
Perform routine building maintenance and minor plumbing repairs, including repairs to leaking faucets and clogged toilets.
Perform carpentry repairs to dents and holes in walls, paint walls, and repair buildings and quarters, including roofs, siding, doors, and steps.
Paint the interiors and exteriors of Salvation Army buildings.
Assemble and move office furniture and equipment, including chairs, desks, tables, and bulletin boards.
Clean the work area after repairs and ensure tools are collected and the surroundings are left neat and clean.
Maintain tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.
Display special signs as needed and assist with building maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.