Mission Statement
The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
The Maintenance will be utilized for housekeeping and grounds maintenance at Lafayette. His/her responsibility will be working to maintain a clean and safe environment for the residents and staff. Assure that the floor is ready every day for Community Integration services needs.
Essential Functions
- Maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.
- Sweep and mop entry hallways in units floor daily pressure wash the entrances of facility.
- Strip buff and wax unit floors kitchen and offices area as needed.
- Responsible for turning over vacant units. Duties include painting minor repairs & other janitorial cleaning as needed.
- Maintain an inventory of janitorial/maintenance supplies which include paint building materials and tools as needed for this area.
- Able to perform basic plumbing electrical work around the premises.
- and prune landscaping daily select and plant landscaping as needed.
- Report any inappropriate behavior on the grounds to the program manager.
- Pick up deliver and store supplies as needed.
- Transportation of residents as needed to appointments in the community.
- Maintain the vehicles fill up gas tanks report repairs as needed.
- Conduct monthly fire drills.
- Supervise the maintenance of all the shelter logs and forms.
- Update monthly OSHA forms.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Provide Maintenance/housekeeping for Community Integration Services Program.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp push pull objects such as brooms and floor cleaning equipment and reach overhead. Ability to operate floor cleaning equipment blower lawn mower and paint sprayer. Ability to lift up to 50 lb
Minimum Qualifications
- High School education or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Class C California Drivers License.
- Minimum oneyear experience in housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- A driving record without any moving violation in the last five years.
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of proper usage of cleaning chemicals as complying with CAL/OSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of mopping stripping buffing and waxing floors.
- Knowledge of ground maintenance including weeding pruning and plant selection.