Facility Maintenance Worker

About the role

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Complete various painting projects including dry wall repair by patching, applying drywall compound, and sanding surface in preparation for painting.
• Provides on-call coverage. On call coverage is scheduled on a weekly rotation with the maintenance supervisor and other maintenance workers. On call coverage includes involving taking calls and going into the office to address a situation if warranted. A stipend is provided for this duty.
• Snow removal from assigned Omaha Social Services Properties including sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using a vehicle-equipped snow plow, tractor, snow blowers and shovels. Spread ice/snow melt product as needed.
• Perform general maintenance duties such as basic electrical and plumbing repairs, changing light bulbs, picking up supplies, clean and/or change HVAC filters as needed and miscellaneous repairs to furniture or other property.
• Clean up of area and tools after completion or work and ensures that all maintenance and repairs are done safely, complies with OSHA
• Perform routine grounds maintenance activities such as weed abatement, parking lot maintenance, irrigation system repair, etc.
• Will fuel and coordinate servicing of Facilities Management vehicles
• Completes maintenance work orders in a cost effective, timely and professional manner.
• Purchase supplies at approved vendors, as directed.
• Complete all maintenance-related documentation to include purchase orders with applicable invoices, monthly repair and expense logs and HVAC equipment operating logs.
• Maintain an adequate shelf stock of electrical, painting and plumbing supplies to facilitate facility repairs.
• Coordinate and escort maintenance-related vendor/contractor visits to assigned Omaha Social Services Properties.
• Completes the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program for assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One or more years experience with drywalling, painting, construction and use of hand tools required.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software and databases, along with the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, attention to details and filing.
• Knowledge of standard hand tools, powered equipment and OSHA safety practices.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands include being on your feet for long periods of time, lifting heavy items, bending, stooping and climbing.
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.
• The work environment is where the clients are, so it might be loud or busy at times.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Working Conditions

• The work environment is where the clients are, so it might be loud or busy at times.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.