Building Maintenance Worker, Full Time, Port Charlotte Florida

Location: Port Charlotte Corps, Port Charlotte, Florida    

Position Type:     Regular Part-Time

Pay Range:         $14.44 to $16.25/hour

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for performing routine cleaning, repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine grounds keeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape; performs minor plumbing and carpentry repair work.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor pluming repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
• Performs preventative maintenance of Salvation Army vehicles; monitors and replenishes all fluid levels.
• Maintains the grounds to include mowing grass, trimming hedges, blowing leaves, sweeping sidewalks, and collecting debris; maintains the beautification of the grounds.
• Cleans and maintains interior buildings including restrooms, kitchen, dining area, floors, windows, walls, furniture, fixtures, and emptying trash and recycle bins.
• Maintains cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed.
• Maintains organization of the outside drop off donation area.
• Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.
• Drives truck to pick up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work.
• Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.
• Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.
• Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.
• Notifies Supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Maintains organization of the outside drop off donation area

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years’ experience performing maintenance work in a general maintenance environment
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance, ability to perform routine repairs, use maintenance tools safely, and willingness to learn on the job. Must be able to perform heavy lifting, continuous physical tasks, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Applicants must meet attendance requirements and communicate effectively in English. Adherence to The Salvation Army's religious mission is required..

Employee Benefits

• PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

To learn more about The Salvation Army, click here!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period:  03/18/2025-06/18/2025

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!

Salary : $14 - $16