Maintenance Assistant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for Plover Place, a 24-unit site-based housing program in Duluth, MN. The role focuses on cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces, with duties including routine maintenance, repairs, and work order management.

This role requires a High school diploma, 1+ year maintenance/grounds experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year maintenance experience (carpentry, electrical, plumbing).
• 1+ year custodial/grounds maintenance.
• Background check and valid driver's license required; meet MVR.
• Minimum 1 year experience with the target population served.

Responsibilities

• Janitorial services for indoor areas.
• Groundskeeping including snow removal and lawn care.
• Process and complete work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Assist with basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry repairs.
• Support events with setup and teardown.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Prepare apartments for new tenants (turnovers).
• Front desk coverage as needed.
• Drive agency vehicle for supplies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Grounds maintenance

Custodial skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces at Plover Place. Key duties include routine maintenance, repairs, work order management, event support, apartment turnovers, and occasional front desk coverage. This role also responds to after-hours emergencies to ensure a well-functioning facility.

Summary

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces at Plover Place. Key duties include routine maintenance, repairs, work order management, event support, apartment turnovers, and occasional front desk coverage. This role also responds to after-hours emergencies to ensure a well-functioning facility.

Plover Place

Plover Place is a 24-unit site-based permanent supportive housing program serving single adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Designed for efficiency and low maintenance, it provides housing, case management, staffing, and life skills programming to support residents in achieving stability.

As part of The Salvation Army Northern Division Duluth Corps, Plover Place operates within a broader mission to "Do the Most Good" by delivering holistic, person-centered services. The Corps offers worship and spiritual care, case management, housing, food, clothing, utility and rental assistance, youth programming, and connections to community resources.

$22 - $24 per hour, 40 hours per week

319 West Palm Street, Duluth, MN 55811

Essential Functions (approximate Time Spent)

• Janitorial Services (20%): Maintain cleanliness of indoor areas through sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and other janitorial tasks.
• Groundskeeping Services (20%): Perform seasonal outdoor maintenance, including snow removal, grass cutting, and general cleanup.
• Work Order Management (15%): Complete assigned work orders for both preventative and corrective maintenance promptly and efficiently.
• Routine Maintenance & Repairs (15%): Assist with or schedule basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and power tool-related repairs.
• Event Support (15%): Assist with setup, equipment transportation, and teardown for special events and projects.
• Emergency Response (5%): Respond to after-hours emergency building calls from the monitoring company as required.
• Apartment Turning (5%): Prepare apartments for new tenants, including cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and ensuring units meet move-in standards.
• Front Desk Coverage (5%): Assist with front desk coverage as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• One or more years of maintenance experience (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing).
• One or more years of custodial grounds maintenance.
• Pass background checks, possess a valid driver's license, and meet MVR requirements.
• Must have at least one year of experience with the target population served.

Competencies

• Working knowledge and safe handling of equipment, chemicals, and materials regularly used in basic maintenance.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with target population.
• Ability to use PC and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Regularly lift 40 lbs. and occasionally lift to 100 lbs.
• Professional environment; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
• Must be able to sit and stand for reasonable periods.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues, vendors, and participants.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Driving/Travel Requirements

Regular driving in the metro using agency vehicle for supplies, mail, etc.

Other Duties

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army, they will support its mission.

Cross-trained to assist other building support positions.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. Supervisors may assign other duties, responsibilities, and tasks.