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About the Role

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and janitorial duties of the Harbor Light Center, ensuring buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of operations when Facilities Manager is unavailable
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Complete minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC repairs
• Diagnose and fix lighting, heating, cooling, and appliance issues
• Keep walkways and common areas safe and maintained
• Oversee repairs and coordinate with subcontractors and janitorial staff
• Prepare rooms for move in and out and conduct inspections
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Ensure health and safety compliance and support emergency planning
• Provide updates to Facilities Manager and Executive Director
• Assist with deep cleaning tasks like windows and floors
• Manage trash and recycling
• Identify and report safety hazards
• Inspect and maintain fire safety equipment
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and emergencies
• Communicate major repair needs and coordinate contractor quotes
• Maintain maintenance logs and property records
• Help prepare reports for leadership
• Track repairs, room turnover, and projects
• Other related duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Valid CA driver's license (required)
• Experience in building maintenance and repair work (1 year required)
• OSHA Safety Certification (within first ninety days of employment – company provided)
• First Aid and CPR certification (within first seven days of employment – company provided)
• Tuberculosis clearance (within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
• Ability to work after hours and weekends (required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of property maintenance and repair practices
• Basic skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while working respectfully with vulnerable populations

Experience Level

• 1 year required

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

About the Company

• The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.
• Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
• Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.