Building Maintenance Worker

The Salvation Army International; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Nashville is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker/Driver to perform routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks as needed.

The role also covers cleaning, moving furniture, monitoring lighting, maintaining tools and locks, and assisting in kitchen and dining area upkeep; valid state driver's license required, and heavy lifting is part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent training/experience.
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance principles and procedures.
• Ability to perform routine repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
• Ability to learn on the job and follow instructions.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and general office equipment.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Repair plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues as needed.
• Paint and repair walls, roofs, doors, and other structures.
• Monitor lighting and replace bulbs.
• Maintain and organize tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

General maintenance

Minor repairs

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety awareness

On-the-job learning

Office equipment operation

Travel as needed

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Office equipment (phone/computer)

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Building Maintenance Worker/Driver. The Building Maintenance Worker performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment; performs minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repair work

Job Summary

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.

Performs routine electrical repairs; replaces and adds receptacles; repairs light fixtures; performs other miscellaneous electrical repairs.

Performs maintenance and repair of 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 that all tools are collected and surroundings are 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.

Ability to learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds.

Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner.

Ability to keypunch information into a computer.

Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer, and printer.

Ability to travel as needed.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D.

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid State Driver's License

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, communicate and write the English language.

Ability to perform heavy lifting.

Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and / or push/pull heavy 50-100 plus lbs. materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Additional Comments

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.

https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/uss/careers

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.