Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army Southern California; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California seeks a maintenance worker to ensure the upkeep and repair of its facilities and equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining heating and air conditioning units, inspecting properties, and directing volunteers in grounds maintenance tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and a valid California Class C Driver License. The role also requires physical ability, attention to detail, and experience with basic maintenance tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or two years of experience in building maintenance.
• The ability to maintain inventory of supplies as needed.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain properties of Sacramento County Operations.
• Perform regular maintenance on heating and air conditioning units.
• Assist in directing volunteers in ground maintenance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to set priorities

Driving skills with a valid license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience in maintenance

Tools

Basic office equipment

Tools for maintenance and repairs

Job description

Duties

The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair physical structures of buildings, equipment, and ground maintenance by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains all of the properties of the Sacramento County Operations, including the Alhambra campus, and recommends outside contractors when needed.
• Schedules and performs regular maintenance and repairs on heating and air conditioning units. Replaces filters as scheduled.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment on a regular schedule.
• Replaces lights, fuses and batteries as needed.
• Performs electrical and motor repairs as needed.
• Paints rooms, buildings, including officers’ quarters and does masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings.
• When requested, assist in directing volunteers engaged in ground maintenance activities such as mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
• Interprets company policies to volunteer workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Provides preventive vehicle maintenance to all Sacramento County Operations vehicles (belts, hoses, fluids, oil change, wiper blades).
• Performs routine safety checks with the Maintenance Supervisor and site supervisors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years of experience in building and property maintenance and/or equipment repair.
• The ability to pay attention to detail, set priorities for projects and maintain an inventory of supplies as needed.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a DOT-Regulated Salvation Army vehicle.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs. for positions that require lifting.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

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 as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.