OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintenance and janitorial duties of the Harbor Light Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform tasks associated with janitorial and maintenance needs of the Harbor Light Center, Harbor House Family Emergency Shelter, Lighthouse Corps, and Officer’s Quarters
• Maintain excellent outer appearance appeal of the campus
• Assist with facility projects involving professional vendors, contractors and co-workers
• Report damages, issues, and assist in coordinating repairs
• Perform maintenance of all properties including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and building renovation work
• Keep track of inventory on janitorial, hygiene, and maintenance supplies
• Drive for pick-up, deliveries, and hauling as assigned
• Coordinate care for the fleet vehicles for the Harbor Light Center
• Report completed work order forms to Facilities Manager or Executive Director
• Provide regular written and oral reports to Facilities Manager and Executive Director as needed
• Assist in the removal of trash from each building
• Be informed of, and maintain, the SDS sheets as required by OSHA
• Adhere to company safety policies to create a safe environment for everyone
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver’s license (required)
• Experience in building maintenance and repair work
• Experience in painting and light carpentry, plumping, and electricity
• First Aid and CPR certification (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
• Tuberculosis clearance (within first seven days of employment – company provided)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and appliances.
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and hazardous components
• Knowledge of all product safety and handling requirements per OSHA-approved training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
• Relevant janitorial and maintenance equipment

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Experience

• Experience in painting and light carpentry, plumping, and electricity
• Experience in building maintenance and repair work

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)