Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health care coverage

Supplemental insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Reed House in Philadelphia. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and play a key role in keeping the building clean, safe, and well-maintained with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm schedule.

Salary is $15 per hour and comes with benefits below. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of building maintenance experience, plus background checks as required by Pennsylvania law.

Qualifications

• Experience in multifamily maintenance or affordable/senior housing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Reed House facilities and common areas.
• Perform daily cleaning, trash removal, and room inspections.
• Process work orders, perform painting and preventative maintenance.

Job description

Overview

Position: Maintenance Technician

Department: PSSM - Reed House

Availability of Position: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Reporting Relationship: Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Housing and Project Coordinator

Salary/Grade: $15 per hour

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

About Booth Manor:

The Salvation Army, Reed House is a 66 single room occupancy complex provides housing and supportive services to single adults with histories of drug and/or alcohol abuse, serious and persistent mental health issues, and physical disabilities. Our services are available to single adults who have lived in Philadelphia's emergency housing programs, transitional housing programs for homeless persons, those who come from institutions such as substance abuse treatment facilities and inpatient mental health programs.

Description of Position:

Under the direction of the Business and Property Manager, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and condition of Reed House. This will include a daily routine cleaning schedule of all common areas, trash removal, inspection of rooms/property, complete work orders, painting, preventative maintenance and care and upkeep.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Experience in multifamily maintenance and experience involving affordable housing, senior housing, or special needs housing.
• Must be able to keep information in a confidential and secure fashion.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED and at least two years building maintenance experience.
• Must be a self-starter who can work in an environment with multiple changing work priorities.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

No Phone Calls Please.

Refreshed by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/20/2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s 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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2609