Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Job Category : Facilities / Maintenance / Janitorial

Full-Time

On-site

Rate : $25 USD per hour

Monterey Peninsula Corps

Salvation Army Contra Costa Street

Seaside, CA 939554732, USA

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities :

Maintain Facilities

Provide support for all facilities (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and janitorial)

Transitional and emergency housing maintenance and turnarounds

Good Samaritan Center

Prepare and maintain currently unoccupied spaces for preparation for use.

Housing Office and Youth Center

Apartment / Corps Officers' Quarters

Maintenance and storage buildings / closets

Trash and recycling

Coordinate janitorial and maintenance contractors as agreed to by Corps Officer

Ensure that all storage areas, closets, containers, rooms, and buildings are clean, neat, and organized

Ensure that all maintenance and landscaping tools and equipment are in good, safe condition

Maintenance work authorized by :

Emailed work orders from employees (including self)

Corps Officer approvals (many items have standing approval)

All work orders completed in a timely manner

Maintain Grounds

Oversee contracted landscaping services so that grounds are always in good condition : mowed, fertilized, edged, and watered, etc.

Remove all garbage, leaves, sand, etc. from street lawns, curbs, gutters, and playgrounds

Ensure that all sprinkler systems are functioning well and oversee repairs on sprinkler system

Maintain Vehicles

Ensure that all Corps vehicles are operational and in good condition.

Oversee maintenance, repairs, advise Corps Officer of more serious deficiencies.

Ensure that the mobile canteen is operational, fully stocked and ready to go at all times

Ensure that the maintenance van is clean and at least fueled at all times

Effectively direct volunteers

Volunteers are critical to the success of The Salvation Army

Oversee and encourage volunteers

Help determine which tasks volunteers are suited for by asking and observing.

Always maintain volunteer safety according to policy

Safety Policy

Adhere to Salvation Army Safety Policy :

Attend all meetings of the Safety Committee.

Conduct safety inspections as required

Additional Duties

Ensure that room set-ups and breakdowns are completed for all meetings,

Ensure that Chapel is prepared for Sunday Services

Coordinate special projects as directed.

Perform deliveries and pickups using Salvation Army vehicles as needed

Ensure that American and The Salvation Army flags are flown, weather permitting

Assist in holiday kettle and toy drive.

Other related duties as required

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience in physical facilities maintenance and grounds is vital

Working knowledge of heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical, interior modifications, water, landscaping, and irrigation systems.

CA driver's license

Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

Skills and Abilities :

Able to work independently

Ability to work using a Work Order System.

Proficient in safely using power tools and hand tools following proper safety procedures.

Written and verbal command of the English language required. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Willing and eager to build skills and learn.

Able to work and relate well with people in many types of environments

Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving

Equipment Used :

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Speciality vehicles, tools, or anything that needs a cert / license to operate

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

ADA Statement :

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will :

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.