Groundskeeper

salvationarmyca; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Saskatoon is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to support Crossroads Residential Services. You will perform skilled mechanical maintenance, basic repairs, and grounds care to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for clients and staff.

Responsibilities include completing work orders, inspecting facilities, operating vehicles, keeping logs, and coordinating with supervisors. A police check, driver’s license, and first aid are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License and satisfactory Saskatchewan Drivers Abstract
• Standard First Aid/Level A or C CPR
• WHMIS training
• Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete facility work orders for repairs, maintenance, and preventative tasks.
• Complete regular reviews of facility condition with supervisor.
• Read heating system logs with supervisor per schedules.
• Troubleshoot building systems and perform required repairs.
• Maintain supplies and organize inventory.
• Snow and ice removal and grounds maintenance.
• Safely operate company vehicles and related equipment.
• Complete daily logs for maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Attend meetings and complete required training.
• Communicate with vendors and contractors when required.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Drywall

Carpentry

Painting

Vehicle operation

Respect for mission

Education

High School Diploma

PIC with Vulnerable Sector

Child Intervention Check

Saskatchewan Driver's License

First Aid/CPR

WHMIS training

Tools

Outlook

Word Processing

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

This position provides assistance with the maintenance of all Crossroads Residential Services buildings exterior, interior and the surrounding grounds. The incumbent will perform a wide range of skilled mechanical preventative maintenance tasks and building repair work; perform general upkeep of the external property; and provide required sanitation and cleaning. The incumbent is part of a team responsible for the provision of a safe and comfortable building environment for all clients and staff.

Accountabilities

Maintenance

Completes assigned facility work orders for repairs, maintenance, and preventative tasks in a timely and thorough manner, within the skillset of the incumbent.

Completes regular reviews of the condition of the facility, on a timely basis, in conjunction with the supervisor.

Conducts required readings on heating systems, including logging pertinent data in logbooks, in conjunction with the supervisor, per sche dules .

Resolves minor troubleshooting of building systems.

Completes adjustments and required repairs, as assigned or by following instructions, to The Salvation Army standards and in accordance with maintenance procedures .

-Cleans, maintains, and services equipment and tools; performs maintenance on small engines; ensures proper storage.

As assigned by Supervisor, organizes, and maintains supplies required for site operation; takes inventory count.

Grounds Keeping:

-Ensures the external property is in a safe and clean condition, in all seasons, for pedestrians and vehicles, by removing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lot s .

Safely operates all assigned company vehicles and related equipment.

Administrative :

-Maintains and keeps organized supplies required for site operation and takes inventory count, as assigned by the supervisor.

Completes daily logs and required records for all maintenance, grounds keeping, and custodial tasks performed each day.

Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking.

Attends meetings as requested by the Supervisor.

Completes, and renews as required, all Salvation Army mandatory training and training required for the position.

May assist in preparing request for purchase order requisitions with all required backup as instructed.

Communicate with vendors and contractors when required in consultation with supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS:

-Work is sometimes conducted in disagreeable conditions such as noise from equipment and shop tools.

Working in confined spaces and heights (performing overhead maintenance and/or repair work up to 35 feet up), inclement weather and extreme temperatures (heat/cold)

Exposure to toxic chemicals and electrical hazards

Exposure to bodily fluids and dealing with angry people.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search

Satisfactory Child Intervention Check

The Salvation Army - Canada and Bermuda Territory Job Description

Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License and satisfactory Saskatchewan Drivers Abstract

Standard First Aid/Level A or C CPR

WHMIS training

Alternative combination of education and experience might be consi dered .

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in building operations, including heat plant, HVAC and general repairs (i.e., electrical & plumbing)

In addition, approximately six (6) months of experience in custodial duties

Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology, i.e., Outlook, Word Processing, creating and managing EXCEL spreadsheets.

Skills and Capabilities:

Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army- its mission, culture, and values.

Able to proficiently perform necessary maintenance tasks in all, or some, of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry.

Can safely and efficiently operate company vehicles and machinery (i.e. g