Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to operate grounds, custodial, and maintenance, and other related equipment.
- Ability to safely use equipment and supplies.
- Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communications
- Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
- Ability and skill to give appropriate feedback to coworkers and supervisors.
- Ability to communicate across levels of staff.
- Knowledge of best practices, procedures, and terms associated with grounds, custodial, and maintenance, and facility operations.
- Knowledge of inventory control practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency with technology, computers, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Ability to efficiently and accurately enter, edit, mark as completed, add notes, complete work orders, etc. within CMMS system.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship between diverse operating groups, personnel, and organizations.
- Ability to organize work and maintain schedules.
- Ability to cope and adapt to changing requirements, needs, and goals (sometimes rapidly changing).
- Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to pass a background check
- High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Valid driver's license.
Physical Functions
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb. Regularly ascend/descend stairs. Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time. Reach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift over 50 lbs. Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces. Must be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties. Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures.
Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.