Building Maintenance Worker_NE-ALM_101-Administration

Salvation Army Austin; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker in Shreveport, LA. This role involves performing routine repairs, maintenance of buildings and vehicles, and groundskeeping duties. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in maintenance work. Join a mission-driven organization focused on making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefit plans

Training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in building maintenance repairs.
• Good skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Maintains grounds and ensures beautification.
• Cleans and sanitizes as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Heavy Lifting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Building Maintenance Worker_NE-ALM_101-Administration

Shreveport, LA, USA Req #35733

Monday, May 12, 2025

Building Maintenance Worker-NE_Administration-101

Location: The Salvation Army – Shreveport, LA Corps

Position Title: Building Maintenance Worker

About this opportunity:

Performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine groundskeeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape; performs minor plumbing and carpentry repair work; regularly cleans building and sanitizes as necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor pluming repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets.
• Performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls, assists in minor restructures such as putting in new plywood walls in existing buildings; participates in the painting of walls.
• Replaces lightbulbs as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance of Salvation Army vehicles; monitors and replenishes all fluid levels.
• Maintains the grounds to include mowing grass, trimming hedges, blowing leaves, and collecting debris; maintains the beautification of the grounds.
• Sweeps, vacuums, strips, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.
• Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.
• Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.
• 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.
• Picks up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work.
• Empties trash cans on a regular basis.
• May drive a vehicle for transportation from one property to another.

What we are looking for in you:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

and

Two years of experience in handling minor building and maintenance repairs and good skill in the use of hand and power tools,

or

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform heavy lifting.

Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects (25-50 lbs.).

Physical ability to "team lift" heavy materials, supplies and equipment (50-100 lbs) occasionally.

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

Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work requires working with cleaning chemicals and may involve discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do:

We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information: All employees recognize that 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.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!