Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army Southern California; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Full Time Maintenance Technician at the Las Vegas – Owens Campus. This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience in building maintenance or a related field. Candidates must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include performing various maintenance tasks, responding to work orders, and supporting preventative maintenance. The role may involve occasional evening or weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general building maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks assigned including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Respond promptly to work orders and maintenance requests.
• Assist with routine inspections to identify maintenance concerns.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LOCATION: Las Vegas – Owens Campus

STATUS: Full Time/Non Exempt

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in general building maintenance or related field preferred
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry or general facility repair work
• A demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of building systems, tools, and maintenance practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), email, and internet applications.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks assigned, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and facility upkeep
• Respond promptly to work orders and maintenance requests
• Assist with routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance or safety concerns
• Support preventative maintenance tasks to ensure proper functioning of building systems
• Assist in setting up and breaking down spaces for operations, events, or program needs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas, tools, and equipment
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards or major repair needs to the Lead Maintenance Technician immediately
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed
• Support outside contractors or vendors when they are on-site
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining quality standards

Physical Requirements

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 is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.