Facilities Steward ($17 - $18 hourly)

Salvation Army Careers•Ewa Beach, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Steward will be responsible for the cleaning, sanitation and general upkeep of all interior and exterior buildings, surfaces, and furnishings and equipment. The position will also assist in the set-ups and take-downs of furniture and equipment staging needed for the various programs and building uses as well as maintaining the grounds. The Facilities Steward will have a deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Requires at least 6 months of experience in current janitorial methods and procedures.
Must have thorough knowledge of health and sanitation requirements of a public facility, preferably utilizing “green/sustainable” cleaning products and methods.
Requires at least 6 months of experience performing facilities maintenance.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.
Able to prioritize and organize work assignments and take projects from beginning through completion.
Able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
Is self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, motivational, and able to maintain a self-directed schedule.
Genuine interest and commitment to providing quality service.
Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner and remain calm when resolving problems using good judgment.
Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
Exercise good judgment and comfortable taking initiative with projects.
The position requires sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds; traveling by airplane.
This employee may also be required to work weekends and evenings.
The position requires talking to co-workers, clients, vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers, clients, vendor; talking on the telephone; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers, clients, and vendors; requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest technologies.
The position requires the ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement.
The position also requires the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver’s license and insured transportation.
On an annual basis, employees are required to participate in The Salvation Army’s Fleet Safety Program.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check.

Nice To Haves

preferably utilizing “green/sustainable” cleaning products and methods.

Responsibilities

Provide routine cleaning duties and detail cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting of all interior and exterior building surfaces and furnishings.
Regular cleaning/detail and sanitation of areas including restrooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, fitness areas and kitchen.
Prepares site for special events/trainings (sets up and takes down furniture and equipment for a variety of internal and community events); Assist in moving furniture and equipment at both facilities/sites setting security alarms and responding to alarm calls during and after regular work hours, and maintaining clean, safe, and orderly work sites.
Performs routine inspection of facilities to check for maintenance issues in all areas to ensure proper working order; Regular cleaning and sweeping of exterior areas including sidewalks, paved areas, and landscaping.
Maintain the appearance and functionality of the facilities and grounds components including doors, windows, flooring, walls, ceilings and furnishings.
Maintain records of cleaning, service and repair of building systems.
Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center Hawaii.
Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings.
Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, brush trimmers and axes.
Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and edger.
Turning off/on irrigation valves as needed.
May possibly spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, power washers, floor buffers, carpet cleaners, street sweeper.
Assist and perform as directed routine, preventative maintenance and make repairs on buildings, equipment, and facility systems.
Facility systems include buildings (walls, floors, ceilings fixtures and furnishings) plumbing, electrical, structural, pool and mechanical systems as required.
Report mechanical malfunctions to the Facilities management staff.
Assist in the periodic maintenance of the Center’s vehicle fleet.
Perform other duties as assigned.