Dial-A-Ride Driver/Janitor

Job Objective: Transport clients to appointments in a timely, kind and courteous manner and assist with food programs. Perform janitorial functions.

 

Essential Functions:

Dial-A-Ride Driver

• Schedule and transport clients to their appointments promptly
• Complete and maintain individual client records
• Collect fees and turn in daily to corps officer office
• Cleanliness and maintenance of van. Report van needs/repairs to corps officer
• Answer cell phone and return calls as needed
• Complete daily schedule form, including mileage and turn in daily
• Record and complete monthly Salvation Army program statistics
• Complete and maintain Dial-A-Ride vehicle maintenance log, daily vehicle checklist and other records as required
• File reports and paperwork
• Issue client fee receipts as needed
• Handle emergencies as they arise
• Operate Salvation Army vehicles for pick up/delivery and the transport of persons
• Pick up food at Harvesters
• Assist with monthly commodity distribution
• Collect and deliver weekly food donations
• Transport bell ringers to kettle sites during Christmas

 

Janitor

• Sweep, mop, scrub and vacuum hallways, stairs, restrooms, classrooms and office space kitchen and dining area
• Empty trash
• Use basic hand tools to perform minor painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and other related maintenance activities
• Inspect and notify management concerning needs for major repairs, safety or security issues
• Advise direct supervisor of janitorial and building supply needs
• Provide routine outside maintenance. Assist with cleaning snow and debris from sidewalks. Follow schedule for cleaning windows, furniture, floor polishing, etc.
• Set up furniture for meetings as required

 

General

• May direct work activities of volunteers or community service personnel
• Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

 

Experience: Transportation and custodial experience; working with senior citizens and disabled individuals

 

Certifications/Licenses: Class E driver’s license or above

 

Skills/Abilities:

• Detail oriented
• Ability to organize and carry out work plan with minimum supervision
• Good communication and time management skills
• Sound judgment, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use office equipment including telephone, personal computer and copier
• Must be supportive of The Salvation Army mission

Supervisory Responsibility:  None

 

Physical Requirements: Include speaking, hearing and vision; manual dexterity; standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, climbing; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. 

 

Travel: None

 

Driving: Yes. Must possess a valid class E driver's license (or above) from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army vehicle on Salvation Army business.

        

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a vehicle, facility or outdoors 

 

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

 

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army