Lead Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Duluth, MN

4h•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Duluth Corps is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to help ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. The role focuses on managing apartment turnovers, including cleaning, painting, repairs, and preparing units for move-in. The technician also monitors HVAC and boiler systems, performs minor plumbing and electrical repairs, maintains interior and exterior property areas, and responds to routine and urgent maintenance needs. Additional duties include supporting contractor access, seasonal property care, equipment and appliance maintenance, and vehicle maintenance coordination. The position is based on-site at 215 South 27th Ave West, Duluth, Minnesota, and requires regular travel throughout Duluth. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with occasional evening, weekend, or overnight emergency calls. The position has no formal supervisory authority, but may coordinate and provide work direction to maintenance staff. Employees are expected to support The Salvation Army’s mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain a Minnesota Special Engineer boiler license within 120 days of employment and work toward a Minnesota Class C boiler license as experience requirements are met.
Experience in plumbing, mechanical and electrical repairs, HVAC, and facility maintenance.
Must pass background checks, including checks through The Salvation Army and the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, meet MVR requirements, and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of proper handling of maintenance equipment, chemicals, and materials.
Proficiency using computers, databases, and related software.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, participants, and vendors.
Ability to perform physically active work involving mobility, bending, reaching, walking, and climbing.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily boiler checks and monitor building-wide HVAC systems; perform routine maintenance such as changing apartment air filters and notify leadership when vendor support is needed.
Manage and perform apartment turnovers, including cleaning, painting, repairs, and fixture replacement, to make units safe, clean, and move-in ready.
Maintain exterior property areas through seasonal work such as salting sidewalks, shoveling, snow blowing, mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, and general upkeep.
Respond to routine maintenance requests and urgent repairs, including after-hours calls; troubleshoot and complete in-house repairs before requesting external vendors.
Perform minor plumbing repairs and basic electrical work, including repairs to faucets, toilets, showers, outlets, switches, and lighting ballasts.
Assist contractors and vendors on-site by providing access and relaying information about needed repairs or maintenance, as assigned by leadership.
Maintain and repair tools, appliances, and small equipment, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, vacuums, refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
Perform routine vehicle checks and coordinate necessary maintenance and repairs.
Operate agency vehicles in support of program operations and organizational objectives.
Coordinate and provide work direction to maintenance staff as needed to help complete projects and apartment turnovers efficiently and safely.
Perform additional duties as assigned or adjusted by the supervisor.