Property Technician

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
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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
  • 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)

Full Time

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary life insurance benefits
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Pet Insurance
  • 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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.