Maintenance & Operations Assistant

The Salvation Army Central Territory • Macomb, IL

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About The Position

The Maintenance & Operations Assistant supports daily operations at The Salvation Army’s Macomb Corps by helping maintain facilities and vehicles and supporting community programs. The position helps keep facilities clean, safe, and organized; supports events; picks up and delivers food and donated goods; and assists with clothing and household-item distribution. It contributes to a welcoming environment for clients, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

Facilities responsibilities include general maintenance and cleaning, maintaining supplies, supporting Christmas, Kettles, and Toy Shop activities, and setting up and taking down rooms for events and meetings. Driving responsibilities include vehicle inspections and upkeep, collection and delivery of goods along planned routes, and safe loading and unloading. The role also supports donation give-away events and maintains Clothing Corner storage areas.

This is a non-exempt hourly position scheduled for 25 hours per week. It reports to the Corps Officer(s) and requires moderate physical work, sometimes heavier, as well as travel to meet position needs. The work environment includes a vehicle, warehouse, and community events, with low to moderate noise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; significant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Valid MVR with a clear driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work cooperatively as a team member.
• Close attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Ability and interest in working sensitively and appropriately with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with computer software applications, including email and MS Office.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, sometimes heavier, and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in facilities, warehouse, delivery, maintenance, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corps equipment and properties in a clean, organized, and safe manner, including general maintenance and floor cleaning.
• Maintain appropriate supply levels for operations.
• Assist with Christmas, Kettles, and Toy Shop activities as needed.
• Set up and take down rooms for regular and special events and meetings.
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections when driving; keep the vehicle clean and safe, monitor and schedule routine maintenance, and report needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Pick up and deliver donated and purchased goods on scheduled days and planned routes.
• Load and unload items and handle goods, materials, property, and vehicles safely.
• Pick up and deliver donations of clothing, household items, and furniture.
• Assist with give-away events, including setup, teardown, and helping clients load donations.
• Organize and maintain Clothing Corner storage areas as directed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through courteous conduct, appropriate conflict management, and professional communication.
• Maintain compliance with The Salvation Army’s Safe from Harm Certification.
• Complete required training and other duties related to janitorial and community food responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability, and life insurance may be available to eligible employees.
• Flexible spending accounts may be available to eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement accounts may be available to eligible employees.
• Company-funded defined contribution pension plan may be available to eligible employees.
• Generous time-off policies may be available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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