Facilities Aide

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • City of Elmira, NY

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About The Position

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!
If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!
Seeking a Part Time Facilities Aide on our Elmira Corps Team
Our Part Time opportunities offer:
· Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
· Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
· Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
· Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
· Christmas Bonus
· Wireless discount for Verizon customers
· Free parking
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:Responsible for the general upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and grounds of all Salvation Army Properties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• One year related experience required
• Ability to utilize commercial cleaning equipment, and small power and hand tools
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of mathematics, specifically weights and measures
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with minor repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, drywall, or other parts ofbuilding structures.
• Sand and paint building surfaces as needed.
• Clean interior surfaces of building, including floors, walls, windows, doors, and other fixtures asneeded, using appropriate cleaning solutions and materials.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electricalsystems
• Replace building fixtures (ceiling tiles, lightbulbs, locks, etc.)
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies either manually or using hand trucks.
• Mow lawn with mower, trim outdoor greenery using hand or power trimmers, and clear debrisfrom building grounds.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways or parking areas using snowplows, snow blowers, snowshovels, or snow melting chemicals.
• Set up, arrange, or remove tables, chairs, ladders, etc. to prepare facilities for events.
• Maintain safety procedures when completing all tasks. Wear Personal Protective Equipmentwhen necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the facilities department, Manager of Facilities
• Demonstrate cultural competence, as well as integrate understanding into daily responsibilitiesand participate in meeting the objectives of The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area ServicesStrategic Plan.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED