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:

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.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values:

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory 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:

To assist Facilities Manager in day-to-day operations of the Community Services Centre properties.

Accountabilities:

Bread Run

• Pick up of bread & sweets from local grocers & remove stale items
• During bread run, responsible for safe delivery of internal mail within locations
• Transport any donations at the Church to the Thrift Store

General Maintenance

• Address general maintenance concerns from Maintenance Request Forms

• Work with Supervisor on maintenance issues at the Offices, Centre & Group Homes, such as:

  • Monthly check/replacement of furnace filters
  • Pressure clean exterior of Centre building & parking lot seasonally
  • Perform minor plumbing functions such as replacing toilet seats & faucets
  • Minor patching of dry wall, & painting
  • Door locks & closure repairs
  • Furniture assembly/repairs (cabinets, desks, chairs etc.) in Community Services Centre as needed.
  • Window & Blind repairs as needed.
  • Cleaning around building. Winter- removal of snow, & salting service areas
  • Summer- sweeping of service area
  • Exterior garbage removal & replacement of bags
  • Inspect for hazards, make report, & ensure repaired

• Assist Supervisor in ensuring vehicle documents in all vehicles are up to date

• Maintain air exchanger (replacement of filters when necessary)

• Maintenance and other related work, onsite & offsite

Diefenbaker

• Do regular maintenance checks and repairs as requested and needed.
• Snow clearing and salting.
• Work with Supervisor to make sure Diefenbaker Group Home is maintained and safe for occupancy

Other

• Support to Supervisor

• Trained to fill in when necessary (Supervisor’s Absence)

• Responsible for after hour emergency calls every second week

• Attend regular staff meetings.

• Responsible for transportation of Mailboxes to each Salvation Army office.

• Other duties as required

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal:

• Managers and supervisors of various properties and group homes

External:

• Community partners such as groceries stores who donate food items

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Facilities Manager

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Responsible for any tools, equipment that may be used for repairs or maintenance

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical working conditions, indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
• Some driving required

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Related maintenance education/ certificates would be an asset

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Experience in maintenance responsibilities (i.e. power tools, electrical and plumbing systems).

Skills and Capabilities:

• Dependable
• Friendly disposition
• First Aid/CPR
• Agree to be Bondable.
• Capable of lifting to 50lbs
• In good physical condition
• Current Alberta driver’s license (Class 5)
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector
• Excellent communication skills

This is a full time position at 40 hours per week. Target pay range is $30 per hour.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $25.29 to $31.62 with a maximum of $37.94.

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.