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The Salvation Army Southern California · 3 months ago

Temporary Maintenance & Custodial Technician

Denver, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.05/hr - $22.05/hr

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Temporary Maintenance & Custodial Technician responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in living spaces for individuals utilizing temporary housing services. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and ensuring health and safety standards are met in assigned areas.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Assist in cleaning the assigned facility (inside and outside in a clean and sanitary condition, including but not limited to: replenishing bathroom and sanitation supplies, sanitizing areas such as bathrooms and general surfaces, vacuum/mop/sweep floors, emptying trash, and other areas of concern: daily or as assigned by the Manager

Conduct guest unit/bed assignment check as assigned to identify maintenance/safety issues

Quickly prepare vacant units for occupancy

Perform general building upkeep, maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to: changing light bulbs, clean air filters (3 months), check fire extinguishers, individual room and large space maintenance, painting, minor plumbing, repair wall damage, smoke detector (as assigned), emergency exit checks and general checks for potential maintenance issues

Assist in maintaining and requesting supplies and equipment necessary for the cleaning of the facility

Rake, sweep, shovel, remove snow/ice, and hose/pressure wash to clean front entry and surrounding areas, as circumstances warrant

Ensure timely and effective litter and trash removal from all assigned areas, daily

Wash interior/exterior windows on the ground floor and all other interiors as often as necessary to keep the premises in presentable condition

Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests

Follow all health and safety regulations, report hazards

Assist with special event-set up

Operate industrial laundry equipment and fold linens, as assigned

Inform supervisor of any building and/or equipment repairs needed

Assist in providing both inside and outside security and safety of the building and its occupants

Document completion of all tasks and known facility related maintenance/custodial requests

Maintain ongoing professional relationship with guests and staff

Complete all required training, as assigned

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Self-DirectionCustodial experienceEnglish language proficiencyProblem solving skillsConflict Resolution

Required

Highschool diploma or GED

Problem solving skills: Ability to assess complex and changing situations, identify barriers and develop creative solutions

Self-Direction: ability to work independently within clear parameters within a team environment

Conflict Resolution: provide a positive, solution-focused approach to conflict

Must have the ability to speak, read and write in the English Language

Ability to respond with humility to diversity and to our unhoused neighbors

Comfortable working in a crisis-oriented environment and responding appropriately to a person in crisis

Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, volunteers, guests, partners and community members regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, partner status, faith, age, socio-economic status, gender identification, and physical or mental ability

Act with honesty and integrity; exercise appropriate discretion and maintain confidentiality of information

Ability to work schedule as assigned, working as a part of a 24 hour system, and staying awake at all times during work hours

Ability to maneuver

Ability to remain in a stationary position

Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead

Ability to operate telephone

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to use cleaning chemicals

Ability to access and produce information from the computer

Ability to understand written information

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation