Maintenance Technician

Summary:

Repair and maintain site’s buildings, grounds, systems and equipment according to established preventative maintenance schedules and troubleshooting practices.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and monitors the following systems: HVAC units, alarms, fire suppression, lawn sprinkler, lighting and piping
• Monitors the performance or the heating system and manually controls the system pneumatics for proper operation during transitional climatic periods
• Performs a variety of field maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, dry wall repairs, painting, floor finishing, carpet care, landscaping, and vehicle maintenance
• Responds to building emergencies when requested, coordinates activities with other responders, and directs the efforts to return the building to a safe and secure state
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards
• Maintains logs and records of work performed, materials used, and equipment used
• Inspects and maintains a variety of power and hand tools to insure that they are in safe and working order
• Insures compliance with all City, State, Federal, and Salvation Army building codes, procedures and policies

Qualifications:

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and individual setting
• TB test and police clearance
• Authorization to work in the United States

Education/Experience: 

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years or more of maintenance experience

Computer Skills: 

• Basic computer skills required

Reasoning Ability:

• Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light policies and procedures
• Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements

Certificates and Licenses:

• None required

Physical Demands:

• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving objects of weights between 20 and 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, mop, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Frequent solo and group lifting and moving of furniture, office and medical equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks using manual and power tools

Work Environment:

• Ability to adapt to rapid temperature changes and work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold
• Exposure to cleaning chemical fumes, dust, airborne eye, ear, nose, and throat irritants
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazards
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Qualifications

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately

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