Facilities Aide

The Salvation Army; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Pension plan

403B

Supplemental insurance: Short Term Dis

Voluntary Term Life

Christmas Bonus

Wireless discount (Verizon)

Free parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Elmira is seeking compassionate individuals for a Part Time Facilities Aide role on the Elmira Corps Team. Responsibilities include keeping buildings and grounds in good repair, performing minor repairs, cleaning, and event setup.

We offer generous time off, a pension plan, a 403B, and supplemental insurance options. Equal opportunity employment with a focus on safety and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• One year related experience required.
• Ability to utilize commercial cleaning equipment and small tools.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with minor repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors, and other building elements.
• Sand and paint building surfaces as needed.
• Clean interior surfaces including floors, walls, windows, and fixtures.
• Make small adjustments to HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Replace building fixtures such as ceiling tiles, lightbulbs, and locks.
• Move heavy furniture or equipment manually or with hand trucks.
• Mow lawn, trim greenery, and clear debris from grounds.
• Remove snow from sidewalks and parking areas.
• Set up or remove tables, chairs, and ladders for events.
• Maintain safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Verbal and written communication

Weights and measures math

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Small power and hand tools

Job description

Overview

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part Time Facilities Aide on our Elmira Corps Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers
• Free parking

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:Responsible for the general upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance of buildings and grounds of all Salvation Army Properties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with minor repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, drywall, or other parts ofbuilding structures.
• Sand and paint building surfaces as needed.
• Clean interior surfaces of building, including floors, walls, windows, doors, and other fixtures asneeded, using appropriate cleaning solutions and materials.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electricalsystems.
• Replace building fixtures (ceiling tiles, lightbulbs, locks, etc.).
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies either manually or using hand trucks.
• Mow lawn with mower, trim outdoor greenery using hand or power trimmers, and clear debrisfrom building grounds.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways or parking areas using snowplows, snow blowers, snowshovels, or snow melting chemicals.
• Set up, arrange, or remove tables, chairs, ladders, etc. to prepare facilities for events.
• Maintain safety procedures when completing all tasks. Wear Personal Protective Equipmentwhen necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the facilities department, Manager of Facilities
• Demonstrate cultural competence, as well as integrate understanding into daily responsibilitiesand participate in meeting the objectives of The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area ServicesStrategic Plan.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• One year related experience required
• Ability to utilize commercial cleaning equipment, and small power and hand tools
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of mathematics, specifically weights and measures
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements is preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.