Maintenance Specialist @ Independence Corps

Job Objective: To assist in maintaining property and grounds in accordance with acceptable standards of safety, cleanliness and appearance. Property includes building, grounds, vehicles and equipment serving the building. Operates vehicle(s) to make pick up/deliveries of materials or transport of personnel

Essential Functions:

• Repair and maintain property including building

• Maintain building exterior, including lawn, shrubs, trees, parking and public areas and snow removal

• Using hand and/or power tools, repairs, installs and provides basic maintenance services

• Perform minimal janitorial/custodial services

• Operate truck or other owned equipment in the delivery and pickups

• Maintain records and conducts periodic checks on vehicles and building equipment

• Schedule needed vehicle and building service

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School or equivalent; vocational training in construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical repair preferred

Experience: Minimum two years' experience in maintenance or construction field

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in building related skills and trades

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of basic hand and power tools

• Ability to sustain physical activity both inside and outside for extended periods of time

• Ability to and to operate basic building maintenance equipment

• Ability to read and understand schedules, work orders and product safety information

• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet work schedules on timely basis with minimum of direct supervision

• Ability to work irregular and extended hours when required. Willingness to accept on call assignments during building emergencies

• Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources

• Act in a manner consistent with the Mission of The Salvation Arm

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling for extended periods of time; lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Day travel can occur on a daily basis

Driving: Position requires the ability to drive. Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. May require irregular and/or extended hours on periodically.

All employees recognize that 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.

The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

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.