Facilities Maintenance Lead/Janitor

The Salvation Army Southern California•Bellingham, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community! The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 130 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need! The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
1 year of custodial work experience
Pay attention to detail
Organized
Thorough
Self-starter
Team player
Effective time management
Good use of the English language in verbal communication
Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with and apply cleaning products
Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with power tools, handheld shop tools and garden tools
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical repair and maintenance
Ability and willingness to record hours worked by clocking arrival, departure, and meal times on timeclock tablet
Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle background check and in-house driving test
Must complete and adhere to child safety (Protecting the Mission) requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check
Must abide by all policies and procedures as set forth in The Salvation Army Handbook.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as boxes, tables, and reach overhead
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on a hard surface
Ability to work in an outdoor environment and remain productive during a variety of weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively (usually garbage)
Ability to understand written information
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including ride-on lawnmower
Ability to operate power tools and hand-held shop & gardening tools
Ability to work around, handle, and apply standard cleaning products, paints, and gardening chemicals (using basic safety materials such as gloves and mask)

Responsibilities

Develop and follow a weekly and annual maintenance schedule
Keep the Corps, Family Services and all Salvation Army property clean and organized. This will include, but not limited to; vacuuming; emptying trash; washing windows including partitions and frames; wiping mirrors and other glass surfaces; cleaning and organizing storage areas; dusting; washing floors, cleaning carpets; and cleaning chairs and other furnishings as necessary.
Clean all restrooms, including but not limited to; scrubbing toilet bowls; wiping down exterior of toilet; wiping down toilet stalls; disinfect faucets, toilet handles and door handles; wiping towel dispensers; clean sinks; ensuring toilet paper, paper towels and soap are stocked; sweeping and mopping floors; dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners; wiping down mirrors
Clean kitchen including but not limited to; wiping down surfaces; removing and shaking out kitchen mats; cleaning kitchen mats; sweeping and mopping floors; dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners
Clean and tidy the Chapel, including but not limited to; ensuring all trash is removed (e.g. old worship service programs); ensuring all Bibles and Song books are stored property and chairs are arranged
Keep ALL vehicles clean and ready for use. This includes; operating a maintenance schedule (oil changes, checkups); monitoring the state of the brakes and tires; washing the exterior; cleaning and vacuuming the interior; and keeping gas in the tanks (filling at least once per week).
Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs that are being held on premises, as requested.
Maintain the facilities exteriors, including landscaping, lawn, parking lot, and walkways.
Perform all phases of building maintenance necessary to keep a safe environment for employees and all others using the facilities including but not limited to: Maintaining walkways, to ensure safety and usefulness; Maintain all electrical systems such as lights, ballast, outlets, switches and circuit breakers; Check all properties’ air filters and make sure they are replaced at least every 6 months; With supervisor approval, work with admin aide to arrange for contracted maintenance when needed
Organize and maintain Janitor’s closet and Maintenance container, including all equipment
Inform supervisor of any supply or equipment needs
If needed pick-up several weekly donations from the community and unload
Must report all accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately.
Driving Expectations: This person will need to drive all our vehicles, which include: Mini Van, Mini Bus, Refrigerated Box Truck, Riding Lawn Mower
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

paid holidays
vacation time
sick time
medical, vision, and dental insurances
Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost.
Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy.
Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.
2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year