Maintenance Technician I & Groundskeeper (3529)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•El Paso, TX

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of groundskeeping work in order to maintain the health and beautification of grounds surrounding Salvation Army buildings; performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment. Grounds Keeping Responsibilities (50%) Maintains grounds and area surrounding buildings. Mows and weeds grass; edges lawns, sidewalks, and curbs; rakes, vacuums, and blows leaves and debris from sidewalks and parking lots; collects and discards debris and trash from grounds. Trims trees and bushes; plants flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.; moves flower beds; seeds new grass. Oversees community service workers and/or volunteers as needed. Inspects grounds regularly to detect needed repairs or unsafe conditions. Ensures water systems are properly operating at all facilities and sprinkler systems; maintains on-site ponds; ensures proper maintenance of grounds keeping equipment; lubricates mowers and tractor fittings; installs tractor tires as needed. Maintenance Responsibilities (50%) Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs minor carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls. Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc. Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected and surroundings are left neat and clean. Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed. Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment; troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance on dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.; performs minor adjustments; lubricates and cleans equipment; informs supervisor of major repairs needing outside assistance. Assists with higher level construction projects as needed. Other Responsibilities: Assists with maintaining security of the building; handles disturbances as needed. Drives truck in order to transport clients or pick up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in compliance of all laws and regulations.
Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, stooping, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (more than 50 lbs.) frequently.
High school diploma or G.E.D,
One to two years responsible experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds or performing construction work,
Or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State Drivers License

Responsibilities

Maintains grounds and area surrounding buildings.
Mows and weeds grass; edges lawns, sidewalks, and curbs; rakes, vacuums, and blows leaves and debris from sidewalks and parking lots; collects and discards debris and trash from grounds.
Trims trees and bushes; plants flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.; moves flower beds; seeds new grass.
Oversees community service workers and/or volunteers as needed.
Inspects grounds regularly to detect needed repairs or unsafe conditions.
Ensures water systems are properly operating at all facilities and sprinkler systems; maintains on-site ponds; ensures proper maintenance of grounds keeping equipment; lubricates mowers and tractor fittings; installs tractor tires as needed.
Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs minor carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.
Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected and surroundings are left neat and clean.
Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.
Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment; troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance on dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.; performs minor adjustments; lubricates and cleans equipment; informs supervisor of major repairs needing outside assistance.
Assists with higher level construction projects as needed.
Assists with maintaining security of the building; handles disturbances as needed.
Drives truck in order to transport clients or pick up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.