Building Maintenance Worker & Driver (9297)

The Salvation Army; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army NSC-Gastonia Corps in Gastonia, NC seeks a Maintenance Driver to keep buildings and grounds clean and well‑maintained. You will drive to transport items, perform routine repairs, and assist in setting up meeting spaces.

Responsibilities include sanitizing facilities, minor plumbing/electrical work, and general grounds upkeep. Valid driver’s license required; teamwork encouraged in a busy community facility.

Qualifications

• General maintenance and cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely and maintain driving records.
• Ability to read and follow maps and directions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Driver duties: pick up/deliver items, drive safely, log mileage, maintain vehicle.
• Building maintenance: clean bathrooms, floors, windows, and general upkeep.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs as needed.
• Assist in setting up meeting rooms and moving office furniture.
• Work with team to maintain Salvation Army facilities.

Skills

General maintenance

Follow instructions

Driving knowledge

Read maps

Time management

Education

No formal education required

Six months housekeeping experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Gastonia Corps - Gastonia, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Property, Job Summary: Cleans and maintains the buildings and grounds to ensure the neatness and cleanliness of the same on a daily basis; performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment; performs minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repair work. Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport items to and from Salvation Army locations.

Essential Functions:

Driver (30%):

• Picks-up and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.
• Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.
• Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.
• Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
• Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.
• Schedules routine maintenance of The Salvation Army vehicle to ensure safety of passengers and long life of vehicle. Washes and cleans vehicle regularly.
• Drives truck to pick up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work.

Building Maintenance (70%):

• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.
• Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Cleans kitchen, activity room, kitchen appliances and/or dining area; washes dishes.
• Empties trash cans regularly; collects trash from grounds.
• Assists in setting up meeting rooms; sets up tables and chairs.
• Monitors light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replaces light bulbs as necessary.
• Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor pluming repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
• Performs routine electrical repairs; replaces and adds receptacles; repairs light fixtures; performs other miscellaneous electrical repairs.
• Performs maintenance and repair of Salvation Army buildings and quarters; repairs roofs, sidings, doors, and steps, etc.
• Paints inside and outside of all Salvation Army buildings.
• Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.
• Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected and surroundings are left neat and clean.
• Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.
• Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• Displays special signs as needed.
• Assists in performing building maintenance and repair work.
• Assists in performing grounds keeping work.
• Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform general maintenance and cleaning activities for buildings and grounds.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Knowledge of acceptable driving techniques and practices.
• Ability to read and follow maps.
• Ability to gauge time needed to arrive at destination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

• No formal education or experience required
• Six months experience performing general housekeeping duties,
• Or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read and communicate the English language.
• Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing housekeeping and minor maintenance work.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a facility with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust, and/or disagreeable sights and odors.