Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

POSITION TITLE Maintenance Worker

LOCATION/DEPT. Rockford

REPORTS TO Facilities Director

PEOPLE MANAGER No

FLSA CATEGORY Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE RPT

PAY GRADE 402

PAY RANGE $15.75 - $18.90

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to “Doing the Most Good”. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

OUTCOMES

This position supports the Facilities team in maintaining safe, functional, and well-kept properties across Winnebago County, contributing directly to the organization's ability to serve the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complete assigned facilities repair tickets in a timely manner, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting.
2. Provide support on property projects across all county locations, including delivering supplies between properties as needed.
3. Operate a variety of organizational vehicles safely in support of facilities and operational needs.
4. Perform lawn care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal at assigned properties; off-hours work required as necessary.
5. Utilize hand tools and power tools to complete basic repair and maintenance tasks.
6. Complete assigned preventative maintenance work for all county properties.
7. Support event setups and teardowns at various properties as directed.
8. Assist with special projects at county properties as assigned.
9. All other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list 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.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Previous maintenance experience.

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Facilities Director informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to do manual labor.
• The work environment for this position is a moderate noise level.
• This position may be required to move or lift up to 50lbs.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability with hand and power tools.
• Organizational skills that can manage projects in a constantly changing environment.
• Exhibit integrity with the ability to work with all types of people.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office experience.
• Supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army, and an appreciation of faith-based service organizations.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the Facilities Director.
• In contacts related to this position’s duties, this individual acts as a representative of the Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

THE SALVATION ARMY 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.

Qualifications

DOING THE MOST GOOD

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in needWe are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.