Building Maintenance Worker

The Salvation Army; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Monroe, LA is seeking a maintenance associate to perform routine repairs of buildings, equipment, and vehicles. The role includes groundskeeping, minor plumbing and carpentry, and regular cleaning and sanitizing of facilities.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience, plus the ability to lift heavy objects and operate tools safely. Valid driver's license preferred and essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in minor building and maintenance repairs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
• Performs routine grounds keeping to beautify the landscape.
• Performs minor plumbing and carpentry repairs.
• Regularly cleans the building and sanitizes as necessary.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Team lifting

English literacy

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Friday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (58 bi-weekly hours).This position is responsible for :Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles.Key Responsibilities:Performs routine grounds keeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape.Performs minor plumbing and carpentry repair work.Regularly cleans the building and sanitizes as necessary.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.Ability to perform heavy lifting.Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects (25-50 lbs.).Physical ability to "team lift" heavy materials, supplies, and equipment (50-100 lbs.) occasionally.Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.Work requires driving a vehicle and working outdoors daily with exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such, as rain, cold, snow, heat, or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or G.E.D.andTwo years of experience in handling minor building and maintenance repairs and good skill in the use of hand and power tools,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid State Driver’s LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans|Disabled