Facilities Assistant-11-185 -SC/Torrance Corps

Salvation Army Careers•Torrance, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for the care, cleanliness, functionality, and presentation of all Torrance Corps facilities and vehicles. The position helps ensure the campus is safe, clean, welcoming, and operational for worship services, educational programming, music instruction, community activities, special events, and rental groups. Duties include janitorial and custodial work, light maintenance, facility setup, and event support across the Chapel, Crescendo Music School, Community Hall, classrooms, offices, outdoor areas, and fleet vehicles. The Facilities Assistant is also the primary support person for facility setup and breakdown related to Corps programs, community events, and facility rentals. The role includes cleaning and maintaining interior spaces, replenishing supplies, removing trash and recycling, carrying out deep-cleaning projects, maintaining custodial equipment and inventory, and following safety and chemical-handling standards. It also involves routine building and grounds inspections, minor repairs and preventative maintenance, reporting larger repair needs, assisting with vendor access, and supporting seasonal preparation and improvement projects. The Facilities Assistant prepares spaces for events and rentals, supports event activities on site, and restores rooms following use. The position maintains Corps vehicles, conducts routine inspections, ensures vehicles are fueled and ready, and keeps cleaning and service records as assigned. The employee supports campus safety and security, follows access procedures, reports hazards and suspicious activity, participates in emergency preparedness, works cooperatively with staff and community members, attends required meetings and training, and performs other duties as assigned by Corps Officers or the designated supervisor.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
At least one year of experience in housekeeping, facilities maintenance, and/or grounds maintenance.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Flexibility of hours.
Knowledge of proper cleaning-chemical use in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.
Knowledge of property upkeep and maintenance.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as brooms and floor-cleaning equipment, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate floor-cleaning equipment, a blower, lawn mower, and paint sprayer.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming conditions throughout Torrance Corps facilities.
Clean the Chapel, Crescendo Music School, Community Hall, classrooms, offices, restrooms, kitchen areas, hallways, and common spaces.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, replenish supplies, clean windows and entryways, and remove trash and recycling.
Perform periodic deep-cleaning projects, including floor care, carpet cleaning, and pressure washing.
Maintain custodial equipment and cleaning-supply inventory, and follow safety standards and chemical-handling procedures.
Inspect buildings and grounds, perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance within skill level and training, and report major repair needs.
Assist with vendor access, maintain assigned exterior areas, monitor facility lighting, and support seasonal preparation and improvement projects.
Set up and break down tables, chairs, staging, equipment, and room layouts for programs, worship services, meetings, classes, activities, and events.
Prepare facilities according to approved diagrams or event requirements, inspect rooms before and after use, and support rental groups.
Provide on-site facility support during designated events and rentals, and coordinate room setup needs and schedules with Corps staff.
Maintain Corps vehicles’ cleanliness and appearance, conduct routine inspections, report maintenance concerns, ensure vehicles are fueled and ready, and maintain assigned records.
Assist with transportation support when needed and approved.
Help maintain a safe and secure campus; report hazards, property damage, security concerns, and suspicious or inappropriate activity; follow facility access and security practices.
Participate in emergency preparedness and safety procedures as directed.
Support The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry, cooperate with staff, volunteers, program participants, rental groups, and community partners, and attend required meetings and training.
Perform other duties as assigned by Corps Officers or the designated supervisor.