Maintenance Technician I & Groundskeeper (7314)

The Salvation Army; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 2,046,000 - 2,914,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in El Paso, TX is seeking a Part-Time Grounds Keeper and Maintenance Assistant. The role combines grounds maintenance and light building repairs at the Citadel Corps Admin Office, with a 20-hour minimum work week and benefits.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, basic plumbing and carpentry, furniture setup, and supervision of volunteers. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of maintenance/grounds experience or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Grounds keeping: maintain grounds, mow, edge, rake, and clean sidewalks and parking lots; manage debris; prune trees and shrubs; supervise volunteers; inspect for repairs or safety hazards.
• Maintenance: perform basic plumbing, carpentry, and minor repairs; move and assemble office furniture; clean up after repairs; monitor lighting; maintain tools and equipment; assist with higher level construction as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Building maintenance

Basic carpentry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: TX-El Paso Citadel Corps Admin Office - El Paso, TX 79905Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: PropertyJob Summary:

Grounds Keeping Responsibilities (50%)

• Maintains grounds and area surrounding buildings.
• Mows and weeds grass; edges lawns, sidewalks, and curbs; rakes, vacuums, and blows leaves and debris from sidewalks and parking lots; collects and discards debris and trash from grounds.
• Trims trees and bushes; plants flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.; moves flower beds; seeds new grass.
• Oversees community service workers and/or volunteers as needed.
• Inspects grounds regularly to detect needed repairs or unsafe conditions.
• Ensures water systems are properly operating at all facilities and sprinkler systems; maintains on-site ponds;
• ensures proper maintenance of grounds keeping equipment; lubricates mowers and tractor fittings; installs tractor tires as needed.

Maintenance Responsibilities (50%)

• Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs minor carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
• Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.
• Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected and surroundings are left neat and clean.
• Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.
• Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment; troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance on dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.; finds?? described ; performs minor adjustments; lubricates and cleans equipment; informs supervisor of major repairs needing outside assistance.
• Assists with higher level construction projects as needed

Part Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D,
• AND
• One to two years responsible experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds or performing construction work,
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans - Disabled