Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

Position overview:

The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid‑South is recruiting a Building Maintenance Worker/Driver. This role involves routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment, including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other general maintenance tasks.

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 paint walls. Performs routine electrical repairs; replaces and adds receptacles; repairs light fixtures; performs other miscellaneous electrical repairs. Maintains and repairs Salvation Army buildings and quarters; repairs roofs, sidings, doors, and steps, etc.

Paints inside and outside of all Salvation Army buildings as needed. Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc. Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures all tools are collected and surroundings left neat and clean. Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed. Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.

Maintains and repairs door locks. Assists in cleaning the kitchen and dining area. Performs other related work as required.

• Perform routine building maintenance activities and minor plumbing repairs.
• Execute minor carpentry work to repair dents, holes, and trim walls.
• Perform routine electrical repairs and fixture maintenance.
• Maintain and repair building exteriors: roofs, sidings, doors, and steps.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as necessary.
• Assemble and relocate office furniture.
• Clean and tidy work areas after completion of tasks.
• Monitor lighting fixtures and replace bulbs as required.
• Maintain department tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Repair door locks and other hardware.
• Assist in kitchen and dining area cleaning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn through on‑the‑job training and follow instructions.
• Proficiency in routine and minor repair and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Keypunching skills for computer data entry.
• Operational competence with general office equipment (telephone, computer, printer).
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

• High school diploma or G.E.D., or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid State Driver’s License.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, communicate, and write in English.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous work involving lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and climbing.
• Work requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy materials (50–100+ lbs.) frequently; duties involve standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise; periods of sitting or operating a vehicle are minimal.

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.