Maintenance Supervisor

The company name is: The Salvation Army International; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor responsible for overseeing maintenance and repair across various facilities. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills, supervisory experience, and the ability to manage repairs and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role combines hands-on work with managerial responsibilities in a supportive, faith-based environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Education Assistance

Paid Vacation Days

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in repairing appliances, electronics, or similar products.
• Experience supervising employees performing similar work.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily maintenance and repair of buildings.
• Perform minor repairs for electrical and plumbing issues.
• Oversee property maintenance and manage departmental budgets.

Skills

Repairing appliances

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

HVAC Certification

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for Maintenance Supervisor.

We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Vacation Days.

Job Summary:

Supervises, plans, schedules, and monitors the day-to-day general maintenance and repair of buildings ensuring total operation and maintenance of the building automation, communications, security systems; diagnoses minor repairs for electrical, plumbing or other general maintenance issues for the center and other facilities of the Adult Rehabilitation Centers. Strong mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of HVAC and controls, electrical, mechanical, security, telephone, and building automation systems; ensures all equipment remains in proper working order and compliance with standard operating procedures and safety standards; participates in more difficult repair work; maintains an inventory of all Salvation Army property and administers a departmental budget. Oversees property maintenance including, but not limited to, Center and Store lawn maintenance and landscaping; all store maintenance, sprinkler/irrigation system; kitchen equipment maintenance, etc. Performs minor electrical, plumbing, and general repairs at the Center and stores. Observes contractors performing various facility maintenance activities; monitors work in progress and ensures repairs are complete and accurate within established policies and procedures. Drives to various Center locations or other locations to perform maintenance assigned job responsibilities; provides maintenance records as required by Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Broad knowledge of the procedures and methods of repairing various appliances, electronics, furniture and other products. Ability to successfully participate in the work of repairing appliances, electronics, furniture and other products. Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions. Knowledge, skills and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, and two years of experience repairing various appliances, electronics, furniture and other similar products and some experience supervising other employees performing the same or similar work or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License. HVAC Certification Preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Moderate physical effort required associated with lifting and carrying heavy weights of appliances, electronics, furniture and other products on a frequent basis. Must be able to push or pull heavy loads, over 100 pounds, of various appliances, electronics, furniture and other products on an occasional basis. Work requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and some climbing 75% to 100% of the work time.

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.

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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

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