Facilities Maintenance Lead/Janitor

LOCATION: Bellingham Corps

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

POSITION TITLE: Facilities Maintenance lead/Janitor

STATUS: Non-exempt/Regular Full-Time

COMPENSATION: $20.00/HR

REPORT TO: Major Shevaun and Elizabeth Hicks

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with some flexibility based upon tasks needing to be completed.

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 130 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

GENERAL STATEMENT :

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of custodial work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Pay attention to detail
• Organized
• Thorough
• Self-starter
• Team player
• Effective time management
• Good use of the English language in verbal communication
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with and apply cleaning products
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with power tools, handheld shop tools and garden tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical repair and maintenance
• Ability and willingness to record hours worked by clocking arrival, departure, and meal times on timeclock tablet
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle background check and in-house driving test
• Must complete and adhere to child safety (Protecting the Mission) requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check
• Must abide by all policies and procedures as set forth in The Salvation Army Handbook.

SCOPE OF POSITION :

This position is responsible for the upkeep, and minor maintenance/repair issues for the buildings, grounds & vehicles of the Bellingham Corps, Social Services/Food Bank and Salvation Army Officer’s Quarters. This position is responsible for ensuring that all facilities are clean and in order, responsible for weekly pickups for the food bank if needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and follow a weekly and annual maintenance schedule
• Keep the Corps, Family Services and all Salvation Army property clean and organized. This will include, but not limited to; vacuuming; emptying trash; washing windows including partitions and frames; wiping mirrors and other glass surfaces; cleaning and organizing storage areas; dusting; washing floors, cleaning carpets; and cleaning chairs and other furnishings as necessary.
• Clean all restrooms, including but not limited to; scrubbing toilet bowls; wiping down exterior of toilet; wiping down toilet stalls; disinfect faucets, toilet handles and door handles; wiping towel dispensers; clean sinks; ensuring toilet paper, paper towels and soap are stocked; sweeping and mopping floors; dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners; wiping down mirrors
• Clean kitchen including but not limited to; wiping down surfaces; removing and shaking out kitchen mats; cleaning kitchen mats; sweeping and mopping floors; dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners
• Clean and tidy the Chapel, including but not limited to; ensuring all trash is removed (e.g. old worship service programs); ensuring all Bibles and Song books are stored property and chairs are arranged
• Keep ALL vehicles clean and ready for use. This includes; operating a maintenance schedule (oil changes, checkups); monitoring the state of the brakes and tires; washing the exterior; cleaning and vacuuming the interior; and keeping gas in the tanks (filling at least once per week).
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs that are being held on premises, as requested.
• Maintain the facilities exteriors, including landscaping, lawn, parking lot, and walkways.
• Perform all phases of building maintenance necessary to keep a safe environment for employees and all others using the facilities including but not limited to:
  • Maintaining walkways, to ensure safety and usefulness
  • Maintain all electrical systems such as lights, ballast, outlets, switches and circuit breakers.
  • Check all properties’ air filters and make sure they are replaced at least every 6 months.
  • With supervisor approval, work with admin aide to arrange for contracted maintenance when needed
• Organize and maintain Janitor’s closet and Maintenance container, including all equipment
• Inform supervisor of any supply or equipment needs
• If needed pick-up several weekly donations from the community and unload
• Must report all accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately.

• Driving Expectations: This person will need to drive all our vehicles, which include:

  • Mini Van

  • Mini Bus

  • Refrigerated Box Truck

  • Riding Lawn Mower

• All other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as boxes, tables, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on a hard surface
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment and remain productive during a variety of weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively (usually garbage)
• Ability to understand written information
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including ride-on lawnmower
• Ability to operate power tools and hand-held shop & gardening tools
• Ability to work around, handle, and apply standard cleaning products, paints, and gardening chemicals (using basic safety materials such as gloves and mask)

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job, or require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s needs or when circumstances change.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as employees to undermine the Salvation Army's religious mission.

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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year