Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in California seeks a Maintenance Worker responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining properties. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with two years of experience in building maintenance or equipment repair. A valid California Driver License is required, and applicants must be at least 21 years old. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Join us to contribute positively to our community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years in building/property maintenance or equipment repair.
• Valid California Class C Driver License required.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain properties of Sacramento County Operations.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on heating and air conditioning units.
• Provide preventive vehicle maintenance for all vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project prioritization

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic office equipment

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years of experience in building and property maintenance and/or equipment repair.
• 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.
• Education: High School or Equivalent (required).
• Experience: 2 years in equipment repair (preferred); 2 years in building and property maintenance (preferred).
• Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License (required).

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).

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