Maintenance Lead

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in San Francisco is seeking a Maintenance Lead to serve as the main technician for repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility upkeep at the Kroc Center/Railton Place. You will support the Facilities Supervisor and assist with larger construction and maintenance projects.

This role requires hands-on skills in plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and electrical work, with responsibility for safety, equipment, and coordinating with vendors for

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience (2–5 years preferred).
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid CA driver's license.
• Experience in plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and electrical work.
• Forklift certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify repairs and report to Facilities Supervisor with action steps.
• Maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, educate staff and guests.
• Daily monitoring of the facility and upkeep checklists.
• Assist in overseeing general maintenance and cleaning.
• Learn and manage Audio Visual equipment and event setups.
• Provide venue setup, breakdown, and cleanup for events.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical work

Carpentry

Plumbing

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Tools

Forklift Certification

Microsoft Word

iPad usage

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Lead – Salvation Army SF Kroc Center/Railton Place

OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Lead reports to the Facilities Supervisor and serves as the main technician for repairing/fixing and providing preventative maintenance care for the Kroc Center facility. They will assist the Facilities supervisor in larger construction and maintenance projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify repairs and report to Facilities Supervisor for strategy and action steps.
• Maintain equipment, follow safety protocols, and be able to educate staff and guest base.
• Daily monitoring of facility, reporting issues, and maintaining checklist of maintenance/janitorial items.
• Assist Supervisor in overseeing the general maintenance and cleaning of the facility.
• Be able to learn and manage the Audio Visual equipment and set up for events/programs and rentals.
• Provide venue setup, breakdown, and cleanup for special events, programs and services.
• Provide compactor functionality and garbage management as needed.
• Respond to fire alarms, chemical spills, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Help guide vendors and contractors as needed and as directed by Facilities Supervisor.
• Train and assess janitor staff cleaning and deep cleaning efforts.
• Support major property projects and tasks around the center when needed.
• Other related janitor/maintenance duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Maintenance (minimum 2 years, but up to 5 years preferred)
• 21 years of age (required)
• Valid CA Driver's license (required)
• Experience in plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and electrical work.
• Obtain Fork lift Certification within 6 months of hire.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand the basic set up and safety requirements for a workshop space and tools.
• Respond to, assess and determine action steps for facility repairs and damages.
• Work well with a team and individually (Be self‑motivated and take initiative to follow up on tasks).
• Make communication essential to daily routine and major facility set‑ups.
• Understand basic functions and maintenance repairs for plumbing, painting, carpentry, drywall repair, and electrical work (Must be able to address maintenance issues and present solutions).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software (Microsoft Word)
• Relevant janitorial and maintenance equipment
• Basic understanding of iPad tablets and its functions for communication application use.

ADA STATEMENT

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.