Building Maintenance Worker

Job Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Divisional Secretary for Business, the Building Maintenance Worker I is responsible for building, vehicle and equipment maintenance; office furniture set-up and configuration and running errands for the Potomac Division. The Potomac Division is comprised of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC and includes 56 Commands/Corps operations. The incumbent will perform routine repairs to include but is not limited to minor plumbing, drywall, painting, carpentry work and grounds keeping work to include landscaping and snow removal.

He/she may assist with the selection of contractors, architects and other professionals to work on building projects. He/she may manage and oversee routine maintenance and repairs including but not limited to HVAC, elevator and mechanical systems. In collaboration with the Divisional Property Specialist, he/she will manage the vehicle registration and inspection process to include securing vehicle registrations for DHQ and floater vehicles;

scheduling and securing vehicle inspections and routine maintenance and purchasing office furniture and equipment. The incumbent also runs errands to pick up office supplies, refreshments and mail/packages from the Post Office, provides shuttle services to and from the airport.

• Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls; sweeps, vacuums, strips and mops waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks; monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.
• Monitors, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of building and grounds operations for Divisional Headquarters, serving as a liaison to vendors and technicians who come onsite for repairs and maintenance and processing paperwork to the Assistant Divisional Secretary for Business of repair estimates and invoices for payment processing.
• Maintains the grounds to include mowing grass, trimming hedges, blowing leaves, and collecting debris; maintains the beautification of the grounds; snow removal.
• Provides general maintenance as requested by DHQ officers at the Salvation Army Quarters including minor repairs and special projects as well as consultation on the selection of contractors to complete major work needed at the Quarters.
• In collaboration with the Divisional Fleet Specialist ensures all DHQ and Floater vehicles registrations and inspections are identified at least 30 days in advance, maintains the vehicle maintenance schedule by taking cars for repairs, oversees coordination of vehicle repairs in the event of accidents or damage, and prepares necessary paperwork for payment for vehicle registration and repair.

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Work requires driving a vehicle and working outdoors daily with exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance, Vision & Dental discounts
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance & more!

Two years of coursework from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as plumbing and electronics; and two years’ experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial building and grounds, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid State Driver's License.

Veterans | Disabled