Building Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

The Building Maintenance Worker performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment; performs minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repair work.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine building maintenance activities
• Performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets
• Performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls
• Performs routine electrical repairs; replaces and adds receptacles; repairs light fixtures; performs other miscellaneous electrical repairs
• Performs maintenance and repair of Salvation Army buildings and quarters; repairs roofs, sidings, doors, and steps, etc.
• Paints inside and outside of all Salvation Army buildings as needed
• 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
• Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department
• Maintains and repairs door locks
• Aids in cleaning the kitchen and dining area
• Performs Other Related Work As Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures
• Ability to learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions
• Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds
• Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner
• Ability to keypunch information into a computer
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer, and printer
• Ability to travel as needed

Education And Experience

A high school diploma or G.E.D. or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, communicate and write the English language
• Ability to perform heavy lifting
• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing
• Work requires the ability to lift and carry and / or push/pull heavy (50 – 100 plus lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently
• Heavy mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle

Additional Comments

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Application Instructions

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