Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a maintenance professional to repair and maintain the site’s buildings, grounds, and systems according to established schedules. The role involves monitoring HVAC and safety systems, performing various maintenance tasks, and responding to emergencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, three years of relevant experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and individual setting.
• TB test and police clearance.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor HVAC units and fire safety systems.
• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and landscaping tasks.
• Respond to building emergencies and restore safety.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork ability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years of maintenance experience

Tools

Manual and power tools

Job description

Summary

Repair and maintain site’s buildings, grounds, systems and equipment according to established preventative maintenance schedules and troubleshooting practices.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors the following systems: HVAC units, alarms, fire suppression, lawn sprinkler, lighting and piping
• Monitors the performance of the heating system and manually controls the system pneumatics for proper operation during transitional climatic periods
• Performs a variety of field maintenance tasks including carpentry, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, dry wall repairs, painting, floor finishing, carpet care, landscaping, and vehicle maintenance
• Responds to building emergencies when requested, coordinates the activities with other responders, and directs the efforts to return the building to a safe and secure state
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards
• Maintains logs and records of work performed, materials used, and equipment used
• Inspects and maintains a variety of power and hand tools to ensure that they are in safe and working order
• Ensures compliance with all City, State, Federal, and Salvation Army building codes, procedures and policies

Qualifications

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and individual setting
• TB test and police clearance
• Authorization to work in the United States

Education/Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years or more of maintenance experience

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills required

Reasoning Ability

• Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light policies and procedures
• Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements

Certificates And Licenses

• None required

Physical Demands

• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving objects of weights between 20 and 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, mop, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Frequent solo and group lifting and moving of furniture, office and medical equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks using manual and power tools

Work Environment

• Ability to adapt to rapid temperature changes and work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold
• Exposure to cleaning chemical fumes, dust, airborne eye, ear, nose, and throat irritants
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and biohazards
• Ability to work in confined spaces