Facilities Support Staff and Housekeeping

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Responsible for cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance to maintain the appearance, safety, and security of properties, including buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, and building services. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The position may require occasional weekend work and irregular or extended hours as needed. Part-time position, 25 hours. The Salvation Army is a church, and employees agree not to undermine its religious mission. It is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back-to-work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in maintenance or construction.
Driver’s license from state of residence.
Proficiency with high-speed and low-speed floor buffers, carpet extractors, power washers, lawn mowers, weed eaters, snow blowers, and other lawn-care equipment.
Ability to safely operate powered and handheld maintenance and lawn-care equipment.
Ability to organize and carry out a work plan with minimum supervision.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in warm and cold environments.
Willingness and ability to work irregular or extended hours as needed.
Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and maintain professionalism while establishing positive relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality, including HIPAA standards and procedures.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling for extended periods; lifting up to 80 pounds; and working on ladders and at heights up to 35 feet. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and strip and wax floors and/or carpets.
Clean hallways, stairs, restrooms, office spaces, and other appropriate areas.
Empty trash.
Perform minor building maintenance using basic power tools, including minor painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and related maintenance activities.
Inspect facilities and notify management about major repair needs and safety or security issues.
Advise the direct supervisor of janitorial and building supply needs.
Perform routine outside maintenance, including clearing snow and debris from sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery, and cultivating flowers as assigned.
Follow schedules for cleaning windows and furniture, polishing floors, dusting, and other cleaning tasks.
Set up furniture for meetings as required.
Support special projects as requested, including the Christmas effort and special events.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the Facility Manager.