Maintenance Technician I​/Custodian_NE-Corps Programs--TX

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine repairs and maintenance work for buildings and grounds including minor heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work as well as routine maintenance and repairs.

• Perform routine building maintenance activities; perform minor plumbing repairs including leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and water sprinkler malfunctions.
• Perform carpentry work required to repair dents, holes in walls, and paint walls.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and monitor and repair/rereplace light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, spot lights, exit lights and other lighting malfunctions.
• Inspect, test, adjust, and repair all physical machinery, heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems, and record maintenance in accordance with schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical malfunctions and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.
• Repair walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture.
• Maintain all supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Facilities Department.
• Perform maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering and plumbing under the supervision of the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Check and repair pumps, fans, valves and motors.
• Prepare accurate records for preventive maintenance.
• Assemble and move office furniture.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms; clean sinks and toilets, polish mirrors, and replenish supplies.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop floors; sweep sidewalks.
• Clean windows; dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Empty trash cans regularly; collect trash from grounds.
• Oversee and direct work of community service workers.
• Supervise and monitor all regularly scheduled contract services such as pest control, copy machines, telephone, street lighting, and utilities services, as needed.
• Monitor activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.
• Assist with custodial duties as needed; drive a Salvation Army vehicle as required.
• Be available for after‑hours maintenance emergency calls.

• General maintenance supplies and handheld and power tools.

• Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of trades involved.
• Ability to learn by on‑job training and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities.
• Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with little or no supervision.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two to three years experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Valid State Driver License.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to exert the physical energy required for housekeeping and minor maintenance work; lift, move, and carry heavy objects (more than 50 lbs.) frequently.
• Physical mobility including standing, walking, climbing, stooping, squatting, lifting; occasional sitting.
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely to perform assigned tasks.

• Work requires driving a vehicle and/or working outdoors daily with exposure to weather changes such as rain, cold, snow, heat, and noise, dust, dirt.