Driver and Groundskeeper
About the role
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 world-wide 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 values-based 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:
JOB PROFILE summary:
The Driver operates and maintains a light passenger van assigned by Salvation Amry (TSA) to transport passengers, materials, merchandise, or equipment within a rural area. When not performing driving tasks, the Driver will perfom grounds maintanence.
Accountabilities
Driving:
- Drop-offs and pickups of residents ensuring their safe travel in a timely and secure manner.
- Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public
- Pick up supplies or run any errands for the office, including carrying mail to and from the post office.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance:
- Perform circle checks of vehicle, checking air, water, oil, and other items to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
- Maintain program vehicle log and report any problems
- Maintain complete and accurate records (mileage, fuel costs, issues encountered)
- Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment
- Program vehicle must be clean with all personal items removed daily.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of supplies and equipment used
- Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety. regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
Groundskeeping duties:
- Mowing lawns and trimming hedges using driving lawnmower/tractor
- Maintaining landscaping equipment
- Inspecting grounds for hazards and signs of damage
- Performing light gardening such as weeding, watering plants, etc.
- Clearing walkways and driveways of debris or snow
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of High School Diploma
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:
- Up to 1 year of safe driving experience
- Valid full Driver’s License for the province; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
- Basic landscaping skills and seasonal maintenance
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally
- Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills
- Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
- A current Vulnerable Sector Screening acceptable to the Salvation Army
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working environment is typically in a program vehicle and outdoors
- The worker is required to drive and be involved in vehicle-related activities and tasks up to 70% of the time
- The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, and the ability to lift up to 39 pounds with no assistance from others
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.
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
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Driver and Groundskeeper
About the role
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 world-wide 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 values-based 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:
JOB PROFILE summary:
The Driver operates and maintains a light passenger van assigned by Salvation Amry (TSA) to transport passengers, materials, merchandise, or equipment within a rural area. When not performing driving tasks, the Driver will perfom grounds maintanence.
Accountabilities
Driving:
- Drop-offs and pickups of residents ensuring their safe travel in a timely and secure manner.
- Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public
- Pick up supplies or run any errands for the office, including carrying mail to and from the post office.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance:
- Perform circle checks of vehicle, checking air, water, oil, and other items to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
- Maintain program vehicle log and report any problems
- Maintain complete and accurate records (mileage, fuel costs, issues encountered)
- Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment
- Program vehicle must be clean with all personal items removed daily.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of supplies and equipment used
- Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety. regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
Groundskeeping duties:
- Mowing lawns and trimming hedges using driving lawnmower/tractor
- Maintaining landscaping equipment
- Inspecting grounds for hazards and signs of damage
- Performing light gardening such as weeding, watering plants, etc.
- Clearing walkways and driveways of debris or snow
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of High School Diploma
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING IN:
- Up to 1 year of safe driving experience
- Valid full Driver’s License for the province; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
- Basic landscaping skills and seasonal maintenance
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally
- Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills
- Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
- A current Vulnerable Sector Screening acceptable to the Salvation Army
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working environment is typically in a program vehicle and outdoors
- The worker is required to drive and be involved in vehicle-related activities and tasks up to 70% of the time
- The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, and the ability to lift up to 39 pounds with no assistance from others
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.
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
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.