Maintenance and Custodial Technician

Job Title: Maintenance and Custodial Technician

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Facilities Manager

Schedule: 40 hours
Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $22.05/hour

Closing Date: 3/1/2025

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
• One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
• Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function:

The Maintenance & Custodial Tech is responsible for keeping assigned areas of congregate or non-congregate living spaces in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition. These spaces serve neighbors who were without housing and are utilizing temporary housing services. Priorities of this position include turning over rooms or spaces upon exit of guests, daily cleaning and sanitizing of common areas, laundry and complying with all health and safety standards and policies. Weekend or evening hours may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the assigned facility (inside and outside in a clean and sanitary condition, including but not limited to: replenishing bathroom and sanitation supplies, sanitizing areas such as bathrooms and general surfaces, vacuum/mop/sweep floors, emptying trash, and other areas of concern daily or as assigned by the Manager.

• Prepare vacant units for occupancy as necessary, which may include painting and minor repairs.

• Perform general building upkeep, maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to: changing light bulbs, clean air filters (3 months), check fire extinguishers, individual room and large space maintenance, minor plumbing, repair wall damage, smoke detector, emergency exit checks and general checks for potential maintenance issues.

• Assist in maintaining and requesting supplies and equipment necessary for the cleaning of the facility.

• Rake, sweep, shovel, remove snow/ice, and hose/pressure wash to clean front entry and surrounding areas, as circumstances warrant.

• Ensure timely and effective litter and trash removal from all assigned areas, daily.

• Wash interior/exterior windows on the ground floor and all other interiors as often as necessary to keep the premises in presentable condition.

• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests,

• Follow all health and safety regulations, report hazards.

• Help with special event-set up

• Operate industrial laundry equipment and fold linens, as assigned

• Inform supervisor of any building and/or equipment repairs needed.

• Assist in providing both inside and outside security and safety of the building and its occupants.

• Document completion of all tasks and known facility related maintenance/custodial requests.

• Maintain ongoing professional relationship with guests and staff.

• Complete all required training, as assigned.

• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications

• Education/Experience
  
  
  
  • Highschool diploma or GED
  
  
  
  
• Skills
  
  
  
  • Must have good people skills and show respect for co-workers, guests, associate and the goals/objectives of The Salvation Army
  • Ability to provide customer service
  
  
  
  
• Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Experience in custodial, maintenance and/or housekeeping, preferred
  • Must have the ability to speak, read and write in the English Language
  
  
  
  
• Driving

Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License

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  • Background Check
    
    
    
    • Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.