Property Technician

Overview

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary: The Property Technician plans and performs work relating to upkeep and repair of buildings, mechanical and plumbing systems, and vehicles in assigned areas of the organization.

• Creates and completes cleaning schedules for both inside and outside the facility including offices, bathrooms, halls, walls, parking lots, and green spaces
• Performs plumbing, electrical, and painting tasks, oversees electrical and mechanical system work
• Maintains safe and tidy grounds by:
  • Using plow truck with salt spreader to safely and effectively clear parking lots of snow and salt as needed
  • Removing snow, ice and debris with shovel, snowblower
  • Salting
  • Mowing and edging lawns
  • Trimming shrubbery
  • Removing trash
• Performs minor repairs and painting
• Maintains clean floors by sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, spot removal and shampooing carpets and rugs
• Completes preventative maintenance logs and safety inspections, maintains pool vehicles and schedules vehicles for service or repairs, cares for all maintenance equipment, alerting supervisor of any safety concerns or repairs
• Assists in moving furniture and tearing down or setting up for programs
• Orders and organizes supplies and keeps custodian closet well stocked at all times and cares for all maintenance equipment
• Transports donations, deliveries, and program participants as necessary
• General upkeep and light maintenance at officer’s quarters
• Handles emergency building concerns before or after hours, such as snow removal
• Coordinates with outside vendors as needed for repairs
• Move pallets of product with pallet jack
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/

Experience:

• High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1 year of maintenance experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality
• Basic knowledge and understanding of general maintenance, including:
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Vehicle maintenance
• Safely maneuver a pallet jack
• Driving pick-up truck with plow and automatic salter

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and Share Point
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates And Licenses

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have a current valid Michigan driver’s license with a chauffeurs’ endorsement and pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)