Maintenance Worker & Groundskeeper (9198)

The Salvation Army; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Tulsa location seeks a Maintenance/Groundskeeper to perform repairs on buildings and equipment, and to care for outdoor spaces. The role includes basic plumbing, carpentry, and routine cleaning to keep facilities safe and presentable.

Responsibilities cover grounds maintenance, vehicle upkeep, and assisting in event setup. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required along with basic tools proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience in minor building and maintenance repairs.
• Ability to use hand, lawn and power tools with skill.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repairs and maintenance on buildings, equipment and vehicles.
• Performs routine groundskeeping and landscape beautification tasks.
• Engages in minor plumbing and carpentry repairs; replaces lightbulbs and fixes outlets.
• Maintains and cleans facilities; handles security of building and grounds.
• Cuts, trims, and maintains lawns; cleans gutters and manages grounds equipment.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver’s License

Bulldozer Certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: AOK-Tulsa AC - Tulsa, OK 74112, Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50, 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.
• 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 Responsibilities

• Performs 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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 / Licenses

• 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.