Maintenance Supervisor

The Salvation Army International; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hearing insurance

Group life insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance and repair operations across our centers and stores. You will ensure building automation, security systems, and HVAC safety while supervising maintenance staff and coordinating with contractors.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years repairing appliances and related equipment, plus some supervisory experience. Valid driver’s license and HVAC familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years repairing appliances/electronics and some supervisory experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals; effective written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, schedules, and monitors day-to-day general maintenance and repairs of buildings and systems.
• Oversees lawn, sprinkler, kitchen equipment, and store maintenance; drives to multiple locations as needed.
• Maintains inventory of Salvation Army property and administers departmental budget.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures; supports contractors when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Reading manuals

English communication

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related repair experience

Tools

HVAC systems

Building automation

Electrical & plumbing basics

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.

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