Camp Senior Maintenance Worker

Salvation Army; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement

PTO

Holiday Pay

Aflac Policies

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lexington, MS seeks a skilled facilities technician to maintain camp buildings and grounds. You will inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry systems, and supervise vendor work to meet estimates.

You will also support events by setting up tables and equipment and perform routine cleaning and groundskeeping to keep the site safe and welcoming. The role requires lifting, outdoor work, and reading maps or directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with some HVAC/construction coursework.
• Three years’ maintenance/repair experience for commercial buildings and grounds, with two years carpentry.
• Valid state driver’s license (if required by duties).
• Certification in one or more maintenance field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee vendors and ensure work is done on schedule and within repair estimates.
• Assist with setting up tables and equipment for special events.
• Regularly clean buildings and perform groundskeeping for landscaper beautification.
• Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure proper operation and identify leaks, debris, or mold.
• Test, diagnose, and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems; record issues and inspections.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical and equipment problems; perform preventative maintenance on dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, and playground equipment.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational HVAC training

Carpentry coursework

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This position is located at Camp Hidden Lake located in Lexington, MS.This position is responsible for:Inspects and/or coordinates a variety of maintenance and equipment functions and repairs for Salvation Army buildings on camp property, living quarters and grounds including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and equipment.Key Responsibilities:performs routine maintenance and repairs.runs errands; performs plumbing, painting and carpentry repair work; oversees work being done by others including vendors.ensures venders perform work as scheduled and within repair estimates.assists with setting up tables and other equipment needed for special events.regularly cleans building and sanitizes as necessary; performs routine groundskeeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape.Inspects the facilities and equipment on a regular basis to ensure all light fixtures, AC units, program equipment and systems are working properly and free from unnecessary leaks, debris, mold, etc.Tests, adjusts, and diagnosis all machinery, heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems, and records maintenance issues and inspections in accordance with schedules.Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical and equipment malfunctions and performs preventative maintenance on, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, playground equipment, etc.; performs minor adjustments.Physical & 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.Work requires working with cleaning chemicals and working out doors which may involve discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work requires driving where there may be discomforts associated noise and trafficBenefits:Health InsuranceAflac PoliciesRetirementPTOHoliday PayHigh school diploma or G.E.D. with some course work from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioningandthree years’ experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial building and grounds, with two years of maintenance and carpentry experience and good skill in the use of hand and power tools,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.License & Certifications :Valid State Driver’s License (if required by duties)Certification in one or more maintenance fieldEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled