Facilities Maintenance & Grounds Technician

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Maintenance staff member to perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance at Lafayette, ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. This role includes preparing floors for Community Integration services and supporting various building upkeep tasks.

Responsibilities include cleaning, floor care, landscaping, minor repairs, and transporting residents as needed.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Minimum one-year experience in housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• A driving record without any moving violation in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.
• Sweep and mop entry hallways daily; pressure wash entrances.
• Strip, buff and wax floors in units, kitchens, and offices as needed.
• Turn over vacant units; painting, minor repairs and janitorial cleaning.
• Maintain inventory of janitorial/maintenance supplies and tools.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks around the premises.
• Weed and prune landscaping; plant landscaping as needed.
• Report inappropriate conduct on the grounds to the program manager.
• Transport residents to appointments as needed and maintain shelter vehicles.
• Conduct monthly fire drills and update shelter logs and OSHA forms.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Floor care

Grounds maintenance

Basic plumbing/electrical

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Motor Vehicle Check

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Maintenance staff member to perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance at Lafayette, ensuring a clean and safe environment for residents and staff. This role includes preparing floors for Community Integration services and supporting various building upkeep tasks.

Responsibilities include cleaning, floor care, landscaping, minor repairs, and transporting residents as needed.