Facilities Maintenance Technician

Salvation Army Tucson; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Lafayette is hiring a Janitor/Maintenance to keep the facility clean and safe for residents and staff. Responsibilities include housekeeping, floor care, basic maintenance, and inventory management to support Community Integration services.

You will perform cleaning, minor repairs, landscaping, vehicle upkeep, and safety drills, with a focus on maintaining readiness for daily operations and resident well‑being in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• 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 in units’ floor daily, pressure wash the entrances of facility.
• Strip, buff and wax unit floors, kitchen and offices area as needed.
• Turn over vacant units; paint, minor repairs and other janitorial cleaning as needed.
• Maintain inventory of janitorial/maintenance supplies and tools.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical work around the premises.
• Weed and prune landscaping daily and plant as needed.
• Report inappropriate behavior to the program manager.
• Transport residents to appointments as needed; maintain vehicles.
• Conduct monthly fire drills and update OSHA forms.

Skills

Chemicals handling (CAL/OSHA)

Floor care (mop/strip/buff/wax)

Grounds maintenance (weeding/pruning)

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Lafayette is hiring a Janitor/Maintenance to keep the facility clean and safe for residents and staff. Responsibilities include housekeeping, floor care, basic maintenance, and inventory management to support Community Integration services.

You will perform cleaning, minor repairs, landscaping, vehicle upkeep, and safety drills, with a focus on maintaining readiness for daily operations and resident well‑being in a structured environment.