Seasonal Maintenance Assistant

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Maintenance Assistant REPORTS TO: Holiday Coordinator working in coordination with the Facilities Manager PEOPLE MANAGER : No FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt Hourly

PAY GRADE: 403

PAY RATE: $17.08 - $20.49

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant supports the daily maintenance, logistics, and operational needs of multiple facilities to ensure a safe, clean, welcoming, and functional environment for staff, clients, and visitors. This role is responsible for transporting donations, supplies, and program materials; assisting with warehouse inventory management; supporting facility event setup and teardown; and providing transportation and distribution support for seasonal and community outreach programs. The position requires reliable transportation coordination, strong organizational skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks while supporting the organization's mission and service initiatives throughout the year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with day-to-day maintenance and operations of the various facilities to ensure safe, pleasing, and reliable environment for staff and clients Assist with the pick up of donations from various locations as needed Pick up and deliver supplies that may be purchased from various local vendors Make deliveries for various facilities of donated items to be distributed Work with supervisor and/or departments to setup and tear down for events Maintain an inventory of food items in the warehouse available to the Kitchen Manager Assist with seasonal/Christmas duties as needed; including but not limited to Delivery of coat barrels to locations as well as pick up coats Delivery of Angel Tree tags to organizations as needed Pickup and delivery of toys for distribution Delivery and pickup of barrels for food collection at organizations Delivery of food baskets to various locations Successfully satisfy the training requirements associated to the position and as required by The Salvation Army. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of. Experience : Previous experience in facilities, warehouse, delivery, maintenance, or logistics is a plus. Skills/Abilities Valid MVR with a clear driving record. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member. Close attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality Ability to multi-task several projects concurrently Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. Ability to establish and implement policies and procedures. Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience in using email, MS Office applications. This individual will only commit resources of The Salvation Army that have been allocated or approved. This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position. The individual will keep the designated Supervisor informed of all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will be required to do moderate physical work. Sometimes heavier. To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment including a PC and regularly interact with the public and those served. The work environment for this position includes a vehicle, warehouse and community events environment with a low to moderate noise level. This individual must be able to travel to meet the needs of the position. A valid MVR is required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Holiday Coordinator and works in coordination with the Facilities Manager and team. In context related to this position’s duties, this individual will interact with a wide range of contacts both internal and external. In these contacts he/she will act as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

COMPETENCIES

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Resolve conflicts in a positive manner. Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy. Respect others’ property and person. Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved. Timeliness and accuracy of accomplishing assigned goals will be reviewed. An evaluation of how effective service is provided. Performance will also be determined by outcome information provided during weekly staff meetings and monthly reports. This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position. Additional Information

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DOING THEMOST GOOD

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference. The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have beenimpactedby the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr KrocQuincy