Maintenance Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to ensure the upkeep and cleanliness of our building in Trenton, New Jersey. You will perform light repairs, maintain the facility's interior and exterior, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

This position involves daily responsibilities such as changing light bulbs, handling seasonal tasks like snow removal, and assisting with donation pickups. A High School Diploma and basic handyman skills are required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army's mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform light repairs and general building maintenance.
• Replace lightbulbs, batteries, and filters.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of the facility.
• Assist with seasonal projects such as snow removal.

Skills

Basic handyman experience

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for ensuring the overall upkeep, cleanliness, and safety of our building. This position focuses on performing light repairs and routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, replacing knobs, and handling basic handyman duties.

The Maintenance Assistant will also be responsible for ensuring that both the interior and exterior of the facility remain in good condition and in compliance with local Health Department codes and safety regulations. This includes seasonal tasks such as snow removal, sidewalk clearing, and occasional support with donation pickups.

Responsibilities

• Perform light repairs and general building maintenance (e.g., door knobs, handles, cabinet hardware).
• Replace lightbulbs, ceiling tiles, batteries (smoke detectors), and filters as needed.
• Assist in upkeep and organization of building fixtures and equipment.
• Perform periodic walkthroughs to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Coordinate larger repair needs with corps officers and external vendors.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance tasks completed.
• Assist with seasonal or special projects, such as weatherproofing.
• Daily responsibility for the maintenance and order of the interior building.
• General maintenance and upkeep of the outdoor surrounding areas of the building.
• Daily responsibility for the maintenance and cleanliness of the grounds, surrounding the corps properties including the parking lots, walkways, lawns, dumpster area, etc.
• Assist in providing direction to community service workers and maintenance volunteers.
• Maintain order and organization in the storage and loading/unloading areas.
• Assist in the maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of corps vehicles.
• Utilize Salvation Army vehicle to pick up donations, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Load, transport, and unload food items from local Food Bank to Corps, referencing invoice to validate stock requirements.
• Assist in the acquisition, organization and distribution of donated and purchased food for corps programs.
• Set up, organize, and clean up equipment for special events.
• Responsible for seasonal upkeep of exterior areas, including clearing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots during the winter months to ensure safe access for staff and visitors.
• Assume seasonal full‑time status (Christmas) for assistance with kettles and holiday programming and distribution. This includes driving bellringers to their kettle locations as well as carting pertinent items needed at each location.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic handyman experience and skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission as a church and a social services organization.

Desired Qualifications

• Possess the ability to adapt to change.
• Work well independently and with a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.