Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 14,040 - 17,160; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Granite City is looking for a part-time Maintenance Technician to work approximately 26 hours per week. The ideal candidate will perform essential maintenance functions, supervise volunteers, and ensure timely maintenance of properties and equipment.

This role requires physical labor, including lifting heavy items and performing outdoor tasks, while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. A valid driver's license is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and job descriptions.
• Energetic, proactive, with a positive attitude.
• Willing to work with others and respond to organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities and grounds regularly.
• Maintain overall appearance and functionality of properties.
• Supervise maintenance tasks and volunteers.

Skills

Basic communication

Multi-tasking

Basic mechanical skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army's Madison County 360 Center, located in Granite City, Illinois, is searching for a Maintenance Technician. This is a part-time position, approximately 26 hours per week, with a starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

This position is expected to perform all functions of a maintenance worker, including supervision of volunteers assigned to the maintenance department and ensuring all preventative and regular maintenance is performed on properties as well as on any and all equipment at each location. Most of the work will be physical labor, and the position will have minimal supervision.

Essential Duties

• Inspect facilities/grounds regularly and take appropriate action
• Maintain the overall appearance and functionality of all properties
• Perform and/or supervise the performance of maintenance as assigned
• Meet regularly with Corps Officer to discuss maintenance issues and the need to escalate any of those issues
• Ensure vehicles receive proper and timely maintenance
• Operate and maintain all equipment at the corps and the quarters
• Prioritize and perform the duties included on task list

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include basic communication with visitors, clients and staff. Ability to read and comprehend job description, cleaning instructions and material safety data, have good follow-through skills, and work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize many different projects and workload. Must be energetic, proactive, have a positive attitude, and be willing to work with others. Must be trainable and willing to respond to the needs of the organization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Requires valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be capable of frequently lifting 30 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds and frequently moving 100 pounds or more using dolly/cart/truck. Occasionally climb a ladder to work (replace light bulbs, etc.). Some of this work will be outdoors and will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.