Building Maintenance Worker (8769)

The Salvation Army; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Retirement

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Atlanta is seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance worker. You will perform routine building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs across the shelters and ground areas.

You will also handle make-ready services for tenant turnover and occasional setup of rooms for events. Responsibilities include daily upkeep of surfaces, fixtures, and equipment, and responding to on-site emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and outdoor work.
• Experience in general building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance and minor plumbing repairs (leaky faucets, clogged toilets).
• Perform electrical repairs (receptacles, light fixtures) and basic electrical work.
• Provide make-ready services for tenant turnover, including painting and cleaning.
• Set up and arrange office furniture and activity rooms as needed.
• Monitor lighting and replace bulbs; respond to on-site alarms and emergencies.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

General maintenance

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Valid State Driver's License

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: GA-RED Atl Red Shield Shelter - Atlanta, GA, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Property, This position is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Provides daily care for all surfaces, fixtures and furnishings in the common areas and the grounds. Provides make-ready services for tenant apartments at turnover, including trash out, paint, minor repairs and cleaning; paints inside and outside of all buildings.
• Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.; sets up activity rooms for functions.
• Monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.
• During on-duty hours responds to emergency calls on the property, received from alarm monitoring company or supervisory staff via project-supplied mobile telephone; Maintains a log of emergency calls and responses.
• Maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Maintenance Department.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. 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 driving a vehicle and working outdoors daily with exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E. D.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled