Facilities Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Lowell Corps is seeking a Facilities Coordinator in Lowell, MA to oversee cleaning, maintenance, and preventative tasks for the facility. You will manage cleaning schedules, inventory, and setup for program activities, while coordinating with staff and contractors as needed.

Responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work within code requirements, snow removal, and ensuring a safe, well-maintained building for all programs and donor activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3 years prior experience in a maintenance position.
• Driver’s License and basic technical skills recommended.

Responsibilities

• Clean the building per schedule and maintain cleanliness.
• Inventory and stock cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Set up/break down rooms for programs as needed.
• Maintain grounds, windows, and exterior areas.
• Assist with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical tasks as permitted.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for quotes and work.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules and inspections.
• Move/deliver items and handle light transportation tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Technical skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Electrical work

Plumbing

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Lowell Corps., is hiring a Facilities Coordinator and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location

150 Appleton Street, Lowell, MA

Hours/week

40 hours per week

Exemption

Non-exempt

Pay Range

$16.00 - $22.00 per hour

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Responsible for the overall cleaning, care & preventative maintenance for the Lowell Corp

Duties & Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning of the entire building as outlined in the cleaning schedule
• Inventory control, ordering & stocking of all cleaning supplies and equipment
• Setting up and breaking down of rooms for program purposes as needed
• Cleaning and maintenance of outside grounds & windows
• Touch up paint as needed
• Timely moving of all donations through contact with ARC Representative
• Preparation of A/C and Heating Thermostats for winter and summer
• Breakdown and dispose of boxes and other garbage on a daily basis keeping dumpster locked.
• Turn out all lights (except offices) and secure building each day prior to leaving
• Unloading of food items and other donations
• Assist Caseworker in the weekly food pick-up at Food Bank
• Move/lift furnishings, equipment and food items
• Errands and/or donation pick-up
• Salt & snow removal of sidewalks, entrance ways, dumpster area, bus & van and parking area clean-up after contactor is finished – included snow fall outside of the normal work schedule
• Development of a Preventative Maintenance schedule
• Work in consultation with Direct Supervisor & Corps Officer for any building maintenance problems
• Preventative maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
• HVAC, Plumbing & electrical work as permitted by respective codes
• Coordination with outside contractors for quotes and work as approved
• Coordination of all inspections related to physical buildings
• Christmas Related Duties:
• Food / toy pickups and deliveries as needed
• Transportation of kettle workers as needed
• Christmas Castle Set-up
• Daily cleaning of Christmas Castle
• Assist staff and volunteers with lifting/moving items as needed

Qualifications

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Work Experience

3 Years prior experience in Maintenance Position

Other Qualifications

Driver’s License, Technical Skills Recommended

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.