Maintenance Worker

Seeking a Full Time Maintenance Worker to join our Buffalo Area Services Team

Our Full Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays up to 3 personal days vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums co-pays and deductibles
• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assist the Facilities Manager in all aspects of repair and maintenance of equipment physical building and vehicles owned by The Salvation Army.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Consult with and keep Facilities Manager informed of activities needs and problems
• Make-Ready punch out emergency shelter rooms between vicinity including correcting problems with electrical outlets/switches lighting fixtures plumbing problems drywall repair painting and floor care.
• Perform repairs at all Salvation Army owned properties involving several trades including building electrical plumbing heating and air-conditioning.
• Repair furniture appliances door closures and latches and suspended ceilings as needed.
• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks as requested by the Facilities Manager.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment.
• Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to anchoring objects masonry work drywall installation and finishing.
• Maintain tools and work areas in a clean and organized fashion.
• Be on-call for after-hour emergency maintenance situations.
• Follow established department and organization policies procedures objectives quality management safety and environmental control.
• Perform snow removal for walkways drives and parking lots.
• Keep all supplies and repair materials in an orderly fashion in designated areas.
• Collect garbage replace can liners and sanitize garbage cans as needed.
• Adjust personal schedule to accommodate departmental needs.
• Perform any needed function as directed in the event of an emergency situation.
• Consult with and keep the Facilities Manager informed of activities needs and problems.
• Follow established department and organization policies procedures objectives quality management safety and environmental control.
• Demonstrate understanding of behaviors consistent with The Salvation Armys mission vision goals and values.
• Attend all staff meetings workshops and trainings as directed.
• Perform other duties and activities as requested or assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

SPECIAL SKILLS CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

• Handyman/Tradesman skills preferred.
• Must have a good working knowledge of basic electrical plumbing carpentry and painting.
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment and able to learn acceptable cleaning methods.
• Must have experience with operating manual/power tools in a safe manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Valid NYS Driver License that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.