Maintenance Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Accountabilities:

1.Maintenance

• Completes assigned facility work orders for repairs maintenance and preventative tasks in a timely and thorough manner.
• Completes regular reviews of the condition of the facility on a timely basis in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Conducts required readings on heating plant and HVAC equipment including logging pertinent data in logbooks in conjunction with the supervisor per schedules.
• Resolves minor troubleshooting of building systems.
• Completes adjustments and required repairs as assigned or by following instructions to Salvation Army standards and in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Cleans maintains and services equipment and tools; performs maintenance on small engines; ensures proper storage
• As assigned by Facilities Supervisor organizes and maintains supplies required for site operation; takes inventory count.

2.Grounds Keeping

• Ensures the external property is in a safe and clean condition in all seasons for pedestrians and vehicles by removing snow and ice from sidewalks and parking lots cleaning sidewalks and removing litter.
• Maintains the grounds in a tidy and clean condition by mowing lawns raking and weeding pruning shrubs and trees watering lawns and shrubs/trees cleaning eaves.
• Safely operates all assigned company vehicles and related equipment.

3.Custodial:

• Completes custodial tasks in accordance with Custodial Standard Operation and Safety Manual.
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking.

4.Administrative and other:

• Maintains and keeps organized supplies required for site operation; takes inventory count as assigned by the supervisor.
• Completes daily logs and required records for all maintenance grounds keeping and custodial tasks performed each day.
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking.
• Assists supervisor as assigned in preparing estimates and schedules for repairing and maintaining the facility
• Assists in event setup and takedown.
• Attends meetings as requested by the Director of Facilities and/or Supervisor.
• Completes and renews as required all Salvation Army mandatory training and training required for the position.
• May assist in preparing request for purchase order requisitions with all required backup as instructed.
• May participate in annual safety inspections.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal:

• Program Managers

External:

• Any contractors

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• This role reports directly to Facilities Supervisor
• No technical or managerial responsibility

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly or on a relief basis or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/she may be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work at all CS(C) sites; travels between sites using company vehicle. Personal vehicle can be used in some cases.
• Work is sometimes conducted in disagreeable conditions such as: noise from equipment whippers; mowers; shop tools); working in confined spaces and heights (performing overhead maintenance and/or repair work up to 35 feet up) inclement weather and extreme temperatures (heat/cold); exposure to toxic chemicals; electrical hazards; exposure to bodily fluids and dealing with angry people.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Child Intervention Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License
• Satisfactory Alberta Drivers Abstract
• Standard First Aid/Level A or C CPR
• WHMIS training
• Vertical Mast Lift training
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army its mission culture and values.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• One 1 year but less than three years prior related experience in building operations including heat plant HVAC and general repairs (i.e. electrical & plumbing)
• One 1 year experience in yearround groundskeeping
• Six months experience in custodial duties
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology i.e. Outlook Word Processing creating and managing EXCEL spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of building operation components (i.e. HVAC DHW Fire Protection system)
• Knowledge of basic maintenance of small engines is an asset.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Able to proficiently perform necessary maintenance tasks in all or some of the following areas: plumbing electrical drywall painting carpentry.
• Can safely and efficiently operate company vehicles and machinery (i.e. grass mowers snow blower snow brush All Terrian Vehicle (Brutus) with various PTO attachments floor scrubber extractor powe washer commercial washer and dryer.
• Strength and agility and able to endure frequent walking bending lifting heavy materials (up to 50 lbs)as well as ability to stand for extended periods especially in performing groundskeeping duties (i.e. raking leaves grass cutting snow shoveling.
• Comfortable climbing on and working off ladders at various heights (painting dusting changing light bulbs cleaning eavestrough pruning trees) as well as performing various maintenance and cleaning tasks from an elevated platform 30 feet above ground.
• Able to attend to the worksite outside of regular schedule including very early hours 4:00 am) in all weather conditions (i.e. clearing snow during heavy snowfalls.
• Able to respond to emergencies after hours 24/7 if required.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.