Facilities Maintenance Lead/Janitor

LOCATION:                  Bellingham Corps 

DEPARTMENT:             Social Services

POSITION TITLE:     Facilities Maintenance lead/Janitor

STATUS:                   Non-exempt/Regular Full-Time 

COMPENSATION:              $20.00/HR

 REPORT TO:     Major Shevaun and Elizabeth Hicks 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with some flexibility based upon tasks needing to be completed.

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 130 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of custodial work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Pay attention to detail
• Organized
• Thorough
• Self-starter
• Team player
• Effective time management
• Good use of the English language in verbal communication
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with and apply cleaning products
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to work with power tools, handheld shop tools and garden tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical repair and maintenance
• Ability and willingness to record hours worked by clocking arrival, departure, and meal times on timeclock tablet
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle background check and in-house driving test
• Must complete and adhere to child safety (Protecting the Mission) requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check
• Must abide by all policies and procedures as set forth in The Salvation Army Handbook.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for the upkeep, and minor maintenance/repair issues for the buildings, grounds & vehicles of the Bellingham Corps, Social Services/Food Bank and Salvation Army Officer’s Quarters. This position is responsible for ensuring that all facilities are clean and in order, responsible for weekly pickups for the food bank if needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and follow a weekly and annual maintenance schedule
• Keep the Corps, Family Services and all Salvation Army property clean and organized.  This will include, but not limited to; vacuuming; emptying trash; washing windows including partitions and frames; wiping mirrors and other glass surfaces; cleaning and organizing storage areas; dusting; washing floors, cleaning carpets; and cleaning chairs and other furnishings as necessary.
• Clean all restrooms, including but not limited to; scrubbing toilet bowls; wiping down exterior of toilet; wiping down toilet stalls; disinfect faucets, toilet handles and door handles; wiping towel dispensers; clean sinks; ensuring toilet paper, paper towels and soap are stocked; sweeping and mopping floors; dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners; wiping down mirrors
• Clean kitchen including but not limited to; wiping down surfaces; removing and shaking out kitchen mats; cleaning kitchen mats; sweeping and mopping floors; dumping out garbage and putting in clean liners
• Clean and tidy the Chapel, including but not limited to; ensuring all trash is removed (e.g. old worship service programs); ensuring all Bibles and Song books are stored property and chairs are arranged
• Keep ALL vehicles clean and ready for use. This includes; operating a maintenance schedule (oil changes, checkups); monitoring the state of the b