Building Maintenance Worker I (7373)
About The Position
The Salvation Army Potomac Division is seeking a reliable, hands-on, and service-minded Building Maintenance Worker I to support the daily care, safety, and functionality of Potomac Divisional Headquarters. This position is ideal for an individual who takes pride in maintaining clean, orderly, and well-operating facilities and enjoys performing a variety of practical maintenance, grounds, vehicle, and support tasks. Under the supervision of the Divisional Property Manager, this role performs routine building maintenance, minor repairs, groundskeeping, vehicle maintenance coordination, furniture setup, errands, and general property support. The successful candidate will be dependable, safety-conscious, responsive to operational needs, and committed to helping create a welcoming environment that supports the mission and work of The Salvation Army.
Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Two years of coursework from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electronics, or a related field, AND two years of experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds.; OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Practical, dependable, and responsive, with the ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, drywall repair, painting, carpentry, floor care, lighting, and general upkeep.
- Maintain the appearance and safety of DHQ grounds through landscaping, debris removal, leaf removal, snow removal, and related outdoor tasks.
- Assist with vehicle inspections, service appointments, registration renewals, repairs, and transportation of DHQ and floater vehicles as assigned.
- Assemble, move, and arrange furniture, equipment, and supplies to support offices, meetings, and special projects.
- Run errands such as picking up mail, supplies, maintenance materials, refreshments, and other items needed for daily operations.
- Communicate professionally with staff, supervisors, vendors, and service technicians while maintaining clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
Benefits
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision & Dental discounts
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Voluntary Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
