• Maintenance Worker

    The Salvation Army (Wilkes-Barre, PA)


    Overview

    Position:Maintenance Worker

    Department:Corps

     

    Availability of Position:ASAP

     

    Schedule:M-F 7:30am-12:30pm, Weekends during emergencies

     

    Reporting Relationship:Corps Officers

     

    Salary Grade:74

    The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

    + Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.

    + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

    + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

    Responsibilities

    Description of Position:

    + Ensure that all snow, trash, and debris are removed from sidewalks, doorways, and parking lot as needed.

    + Keep all trash and recycling containers emptied and clean (inside and out) throughout the facility

    + Ensure that the kitchen equipment is in safe, proper working order and health department sanitation and safety standards are maintained

    + Work with the Corps Officer to maintain a current inventory of all Corps, and Kirby furnishings and equipment.

    + Notify the Corps Officer and Kirby House director (if applicable) of all maintenance, safety, liability, and property concerns.

    + Performs all other related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    + Possess a valid PA driver’s license

    + Demonstrate knowledge and skill in cleaning and general maintenance

    + High School diploma or GED

    + Capable of supervising maintenance volunteers

    + Demonstrate satisfactory written and verbal communication skills

    + Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external to The Salvation Army

    + Must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment and job requirements.

    + Must demonstrate an awareness of deadlines and a sense of urgency when accomplishing tasks of time-sensitive nature

    + Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the mission of The Salvation Army.

    + As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.

    + Meet the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153, including the PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.

    + Must possess an understanding of and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

     

    Contact: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

     

    Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com .

     

    Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org .

     

    The Salvation Army’s 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.

     

    No phone calls please

     

    Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on 8/15/25.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Requisition No.2461

     

    Job LocationsUS-PA-Wilkes-Barre

     

    Job ID 2025-14348

     

    Category Maintenance

     

    Compensation Min USD $15.00/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $15.00/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Part-Time