Maintenance Technician I/Custodian_NE-Corps Programs-301-TX

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory•Midland, TX

87d

About The Position

Performs routine building and grounds maintenance and cleaning. The role includes minor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs; preventive maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles; and custodial work. The employee maintains Facilities Department supplies and equipment, records maintenance, monitors building security and visitors, and may oversee community service workers and scheduled contract services. The position may involve driving a Salvation Army vehicle, responding to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed, and taking on additional responsibilities when other maintenance personnel are absent.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two to three years of experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid state driver's license.
Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for the trades involved.
Ability to learn through on-the-job training and follow instructions.
Ability to perform routine and minor building and grounds repair and maintenance.
Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and safely.
Ability to detect equipment defects and make appropriate repairs or adjustments.
Ability to follow instructions and work with little or no supervision.
Ability to meet attendance requirements and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to exert the physical energy required for housekeeping and minor maintenance work and drive a vehicle safely.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb, stoop, squat, and lift, and to frequently lift, move, and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform routine building maintenance and minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical repairs.
Monitor and repair or replace lighting, including bulbs, fluorescent tubes, spotlights, and exit lights.
Inspect, test, adjust, and repair machinery and heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems; record maintenance according to schedules.
Troubleshoot minor mechanical malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, and other equipment.
Repair walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture.
Maintain Facilities Department supplies, parts, and equipment.
Perform construction, welding, brazing, soldering, and plumbing under the supervision of the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
Check and repair pumps, fans, valves, and motors, and prepare accurate preventive maintenance records.
Assemble and move office furniture.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms; replenish supplies; sweep, vacuum, and mop floors; clean windows; dust and polish furniture and fixtures; and empty trash.
Collect trash from grounds, clean trash cans, and sweep sidewalks.
Oversee and direct community service workers.
Supervise and monitor regularly scheduled contract services as needed, including pest control, copy machines, telephone, street lighting, and utilities services.
Monitor building and grounds activities and visitors to help ensure security.
Take on additional responsibilities when other maintenance personnel are absent and assist with custodial duties as needed.
Drive a Salvation Army vehicle as needed to pick up or deliver maintenance items or transport passengers.
Be available for after-hours maintenance emergency calls as needed.
Perform other related work as required.