Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Philadelphia, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, Reed House is a 66 single room occupancy complex that provides housing and supportive services to single adults with histories of drug and/or alcohol abuse, serious and persistent mental health issues, and physical disabilities. Our services are available to single adults who have lived in Philadelphia's emergency housing programs, transitional housing programs for homeless persons, those who come from institutions such as substance abuse treatment facilities and inpatient mental health programs. Under the direction of the Business and Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and condition of Reed House. This will include a daily routine cleaning schedule of all common areas, trash removal, inspection of rooms/property, complete work orders, painting, preventative maintenance and care and upkeep.

Requirements

• Experience in multifamily maintenance
• Experience involving affordable housing, senior housing, or special needs housing
• Must be able to keep information in a confidential and secure fashion
• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years building maintenance experience
• Must be a self-starter who can work in an environment with multiple changing work priorities
• Good verbal and writing communication skills
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Daily routine cleaning schedule of all common areas
• Trash removal
• Inspection of rooms/property
• Complete work orders
• Painting
• Preventative maintenance and care and upkeep

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees