Camp Senior Maintenance Worker (8057)

The Salvation Army; Lexington (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Aflac Policies

Retirement

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Salvation Army at Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, MS is seeking a maintenance technician to inspect, repair, and maintain buildings, grounds, and essential systems across the camp facilities.

You will perform routine maintenance, coordinate vendor work, handle basic carpentry and painting, and assist with event setups while ensuring safety and cleanliness across living quarters and program spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with some technical/vocational coursework in construction/HVAC.
• Three years’ maintenance/repair experience for commercial buildings and grounds, with two years carpentry experience.
• Certification or equivalent training in maintenance fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on camp facilities.
• Coordinate vendor work and supervise others as needed.
• Assist with setup for events and maintain grounds and building interiors.
• Inspect facilities and equipment for proper operation and safety; address leaks and wear.
• Operate and troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

HVAC

Electrical

Hand & Power Tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade training in construction/HVAC

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: ALM-Camp Hidden Lake - Lexington, MS, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, Job Category: Property, 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 traffic

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Aflac Policies
• Retirement
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

What we are looking for in you

• High school diploma or G.E.D. with some course work from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
• and
• three 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,
• or
• any 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 field

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