Job Description

Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone\'s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary:

This position will work within our community family services, by picking up donations of food for the food bank. They will also oversee the day-to-day maintenance of all of our buildings.

This is a permanent part time position at 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3 hours per day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Driving and Loading (80%)

• Ensures the safe and careful handling of all pickups and deliveries using an assigned Salvation Army vehicle in a timely and secure manner.
• Loads and unloads goods at designated facilities.
• Communicates with the public in respectful and pleasant manner.
• Picks up supplies or runs any errands for the office as necessary.
• Performs circle checks of vehicle, checking air, water, oil, and other items to ensure equipment is in good working condition. Maintains program vehicle log and report any problems.
• Maintains complete and accurate records (mileage, fuel costs, issues encountered).
• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment.
• Ensures that program vehicle is clean with all personal items removed daily.
• Cleans and sanitizes supplies and equipment used.
• Maintains knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
• Safely operates all assigned company vehicles and related equipment.
• 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.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

General Maintenance (20%)

• Completes assigned facility work orders for basic repairs, maintenance, and preventative tasks in a timely and thorough manner, within the skillset of the incumbent.
• Completes regular reviews of the condition of the facility, on a timely basis, in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Conducts required readings on heating systems, 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 The 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 Supervisor, organizes, and maintains supplies required for site operation; takes inventory count.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• It is a part-time position. Flexible schedule with some work during evenings and weekends can be expected.
• Work is typically performed in a vehicle or inside the building with exposure to various odours, dust, and monotony of work (repetitive tasks).
• Duties involve being outside of the building in summer/winter time.
• May on occasion be required to lift/move/transport weights of up to 40lbs with no assistance from others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Drivers\' License and clear Driver\'s Abstract is required

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• More than 1 year of driving and loading experience.

• Previous experience of building maintenance will be considered as a strong asset.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Respect for and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values.
• Proven attention to detail and the ability to follow legislation, directions, policies, procedures, and well-defined steps.
• Ability to adopt a flexible work schedule during peak and/or seasonal times (e.g., work weekends/evenings during special events).
• Ability to lift 40 lbs in accordance with standard practices for safe lifting, hauling and securing of loads.
• Ability to provide customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• Education verification

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.

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