Maintenance Assistant

Job Duties

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces at Plover Place. Key duties include routine maintenance, repairs, work order management, event support, apartment turnovers, and occasional front desk coverage. This role also responds to after-hours emergencies to ensure a well-functioning facility.

Plover Place is a 24-unit site-based permanent supportive housing program serving single adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Designed for efficiency and low maintenance, it provides housing, case management, staffing, and life skills programming to support residents in achieving stability.

As part of The Salvation Army Northern Division Duluth Corps, Plover Place operates within a broader mission to "Do the Most Good" by delivering holistic, person-centered services. The Corps offers worship and spiritual care, case management, housing, food, clothing, utility and rental assistance, youth programming, and connections to community resources.

$22 - $24 per hour, 40 hours per week

319 West Palm Street, Duluth, MN 55811

Essential Functions (approximate time spent)

All work performed within the scope of training and regulations.

Janitorial Services (20%): Maintain cleanliness of indoor areas through sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and other janitorial tasks.

Groundskeeping Services (20%): Perform seasonal outdoor maintenance, including snow removal, grass cutting, and general cleanup.

Work Order Management (15%): Complete assigned work orders for both preventative and corrective maintenance promptly and efficiently.

Routine Maintenance & Repairs (15%): Assist with or schedule basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and power tool-related repairs.

Event Support (15%): Assist with setup, equipment transportation, and teardown for special events and projects.

Emergency Response (5%): Respond to after-hours emergency building calls from the monitoring company as required.

Apartment Turning (5%): Prepare apartments for new tenants, including cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and ensuring units meet move-in standards.

Front Desk Coverage (5%): Assist with front desk coverage as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED.

One or more years of maintenance experience (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing).

One or more years of custodial grounds maintenance.

Pass background checks, possess a valid driver's license, and meet MVR requirements.

Must have at least one year of experience with the target population served.

Competencies

Working knowledge and safe handling of equipment, chemicals, and materials regularly used in basic maintenance.

Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with target population.

Ability to use PC and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and climbing.

Regularly lift 40 lbs. and occasionally lift to 100 lbs.

Professional environment; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.

Must be able to sit and stand for reasonable periods.

Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues, vendors, and participants.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Driving/Travel Requirements

Regular driving in the metro using agency vehicle for supplies, mail, etc.

Other Duties

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army, they will support its mission.

Cross-trained to assist other building support positions.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. Supervisors may assign other duties, responsibilities, and tasks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55806

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

N010-29951

Job Benefits

Not specified