Maintenance Technician I & Groundskeeper (7147)

## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

**Schedule/Hours: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rotating On-Call duties**

**This position is responsible for:**

Performs a variety of grounds keeping work in order to maintain the health and beautification of grounds surrounding Salvation Army buildings; performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Repairs mechanical malfunctions and performs preventative maintenance on heating and air condition equipment; adjusts and repairs physical plant machinery, heating and cooling systems.
• Coordinates and performs ongoing maintenance of the interior and structural portion of all facilities to include painting, changing air filters, and changing belts on all motors.
• Inspects, tests, and adjusts physical plant machinery; maintains electrical systems, and records in accordance with schedules.
• Participates in the repair of toilets, urinals, showers, drains, etc.; participates in the repair and replacement of light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, spotlights, exit lights, and other minor lighting malfunctions; assists in maintaining and/or fixing related issues with cooling and heating system, water pump system, and other issues that the building may require.

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in compliance of all laws and regulations.
• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (more than 50 lbs.) frequently.

**Employee Benefits:**

• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Supplement Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
**Education and Experience:**

• High school diploma or G.E.D,

AND

• One to two years responsible experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds or performing construction work,

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

**Certifications:**

• Valid State Drivers License

**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**