Building Maintenance Worker (3991)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Baton Rouge, LA

9d•$12

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine groundskeeping to ensure the beautification of the landscape; performs minor plumbing and carpentry repair work; regularly cleans building and sanitizes as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and Two years of experience in handling minor building and maintenance repairs and good skill in the use of hand and power tools, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and 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 lifting and carrying of heavy objects (25-50lbs.).
Physical ability to "team lift" heavy materials, supplies and equipment (50-100 lbs.) occasionally.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.
Work requires working with cleaning chemicals and may involve discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Valid State Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance of Salvation Army vehicles; monitors and replenishes all fluid levels.
Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
Monitors lighting and changes bulbs when needed.