Maintenance Worker & Groundskeeper

The Salvation Army; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Tulsa, OK to perform routine repairs on buildings, equipment, and vehicles, and to keep the grounds well maintained. This role includes painting, minor plumbing and carpentry, and ensuring tools and areas are clean and organized for daily operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of maintenance experience, and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license. Bulldozer certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of maintenance/repair experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Bulldozer Certification preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
• Perform groundskeeping: mow, edge, trim, rake, and clean areas.
• Paints walls and performs minor plumbing/carpentry repairs.
• Maintains tools, supplies, and equipment; cleans and secures job sites.

Skills

Read/write English

Heavy lifting

Team lift

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Lawn tools

Power tools

Job description

Job SummaryPerforms 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.Participates in the painting of walls.Performs minor/routine maintenance work including but not limited to replacing lightbulbs, fixing damaged outlets, installing new lights, repairing dents and/or holes in walls, etc.Performs preventative maintenance of Salvation Army vehicles; monitors and replenishes all fluid levels.Sweeps, vacuums, strips, mops and waxes floors.Assembles, moves, and maintains office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.; builds or assists in building displays and props for events.Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected, and surroundings are left neat and clean.Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.Picks up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work.Empties trash cans on a regular basis.Groundskeeping ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine maintenance/cleaning of sidewalks and roads.Mows grass and edges lawns, sidewalks, and curbs; cleans debris.Rakes, vacuums, and blows leaves and debris from sidewalks and parking lots.Cuts-down trees; trims trees and bushes.Ensure proper maintenance of grounds keeping equipment; lubricates mowers and tractor fittings; installs tractor tires as needed.Cleans gutters of buildings.Drives Salvation Army vehicles in order to support TSA events or as requested by management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or G.E.D.andTwo years of experience in handling minor building and maintenance repairs and good skill in the use of hand, lawn, and power tools,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Certifications/LicensesValid State Driver’s LicenseBulldozer CertificationPhysical RequirementsAbility 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.