General Maintenance Worker

Maintenance and Upkeep

• Aid in moving furniture, boxes, etc.
• Maintain campus grounds by mowing grass, weeding gardens, removing litter and trash, handling yard clippings, trimming bushes and trees, and watering plants
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance of motorized equipment, including vehicles, riding mowers, and lawn equipment
• Perform minor repairs on malfunctioning equipment, doors, windows, lights, etc. as per instructions
• Maintain all buildings, equipment, grounds, and vehicles associated with the College for Officer’s Training
• Conduct preventive maintenance walk-throughs of campus mechanical areas
• Respond to emergency needs as assigned in a rotating on-call schedule
• Respond to weekend snow plowing as assigned in a rotating on-call schedule
• Perform plumbing repairs such as installing toilets, cabinets, faucets, drainpipes, water pumps, and motors
• Maintain all campus vehicles including transportation to oil changes and maintenance repairs, vacuuming, and washing
• Perform power rodding of sewers
• Install and repair appliances as needed
• Perform drywall hanging, sanding, patching, and painting
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Clean after service companies have completed the project
• Maintain compactor and compactor rooms clear
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in facility maintenance
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Class B license
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with great attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills

• Ability to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership
• Ability to obtain an Illinois Class B license

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Physical Requirements

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Regularly Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 80 pounds
• Requires bending, squatting, and walking
• May stand for extended periods
• Work on ladders
• Travel locally with a CFOT vehicle in the performance of job duties

Benefits

The Salvation Army provides a competitive compensation range of $24.48/hour to $27.19/hour, based on experience.

Pay

The starting salary range is $24.48/hour to $27.19/hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Regular hours are typically Monday through Friday, with some weekend responsibilities as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.