Maintenance Worker/Grounds Keeper - 2 Openings - $17.50/hr. - Tulsa

The Salvation Army USA; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking Maintenance Workers/Groundskeepers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Responsibilities include routine repairs, groundskeeping, and minor maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in maintenance work. Join a mission-driven organization committed to community service.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in handling minor building and maintenance repairs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
• Conduct groundskeeping work to beautify the landscape.
• Perform minor plumbing and carpentry repair work.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Carpentry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Hand Tools

Lawn Tools

Power Tools

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, is looking for (2) two Maintenance Workers/Groundskeepers for our Tulsa Office located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Summary:

Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine groundskeeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape; performs minor plumbing and carpentry repair work; regularly cleans building and sanitizes as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.

Knowledge of the use of basic carpentry and maintenance tools and uses.

Ability to perform basic carpentry tasks.

Ability to use carpentry and maintenance tools appropriately.

Ability to paint large areas requiring both bending and lifting, climbing ladders, and reaching.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

Ability to effectively lead other employees doing same type work.

Ability to learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds.

Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner.

Ability to become and remain eligible to drive Salvation Army vehicles per Salvation Army insurance requirements (if required by job duties).

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

and

Two years of experience in handling minor building and maintenance repairs and good skill in the use of hand, lawn, and power tools,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License

Bulldozer Certification

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform heavy lifting.

Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects (25-50 lbs.).

Physical ability to "team lift" heavy materials, supplies and equipment (50-100 lbs.) occasionally.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.

Working Conditions:

Work requires working with cleaning chemicals and may involve discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!