Maintenance/Landscape Technician I

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.

Position Title: Maintenance/Landscape Technician I
Corps/Department: AK Divisional Headquarters
Reports To: Divisional Property Coordinator
FLSA Status: Full-Time / 40 hours per week; Non-Exempt

Scope of Position/Essential Functions:
The Maintenance/Landscape Technician I is responsible for helping, along with the members of the maintenance team, in keeping the facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. This position will also be assisting the maintenance team and Division Property Coordinator with various special projects in Anchorage and Southeast AK. This position will perform a wide range of repair or construction tasks around a facility and may require some out-of-town travel.

The Maintenance/Landscape Technician I is also responsible for hands-on beautification of Salvation Army properties - both commercial and residential as directed by the Division Property Coordinator. Tasks involved include lawn maintenance, weeding, installation and caring for a variety of plants.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Basic skills in facilities, grounds, and vehicle maintenance through hands-on-experience or have completed comparable Technical/Vocational Training.
* Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite. (Outlook, Word, Excel)
* Able to work with minimal supervision.
* Excellent customer relations skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Valid Alaska Driver's License with acceptable driving and criminal history records.
* Must meet all state requirements to be in compliance with DOT and Alaska state rules, which may include obtaining a medical certification from an approved provider.

Essential Functions:
* Mowing, edging and fertilizing lawns.
* Weeding and mulching landscape beds.
* Trimming small trees, hedges, and shrubs.
* Removing unwanted, dead, or damaged trees.
* Planting shrubs, flowers, and trees.
* Watering gardens, lawns, and landscapes.
* Monitoring and maintaining plant health.
* Snow removal and spreading sand to prevent slipping on walkways and parking areas as needed.
* Responsible for the upkeep and minor repairs of building and grounds.
* Maintain neat, clean, and safe work environment including responsibility for inventory of supplies, equipment, and machinery necessary for effective job performance.
* Assist Maintenance Technician II with maintaining and servicing utilities in heat, electrical, plumbing and power.
* General maintenance of facilities and property within scope of ability.
* Interior painting as needed.
* Promptly addresses spills and stains (prioritizing based on safety).
* Shampoo carpets as needed on a regular basis.
* Inventory, clean, and store tools and equipment.
* Stock supplies and materials needed. Keep storage areas neat and orderly.
* General cleaning of properties as directed by supervisor.
* Routine maintenance of vehicles, including checking accident kits, vehicle registration, and necessary insurance documentation. Ensure maintenance log is maintained and presented at least quarterly at the business meeting.
* Responsible to drive daily to multiple worksites and local stores (when necessary)
* Other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job- related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.