Maintenance Technician I

The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South

Tyler (TX)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a Facilities Maintenance worker in Tyler, TX to handle routine building upkeep and minor repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventive maintenance. The role requires hands-on skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing systems, maintaining equipment, and supporting custodial tasks as needed, with potential after-hours calls and driving

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
2–3 years maintenance/repair experience preferred.
Valid State Driver License required.
Ability to learn job tasks with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform routine building maintenance tasks.
Repair minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC components.
Inspect and service lighting, pumps, and mechanical systems.
Keep records of preventive maintenance and repairs.
Assist with custodial duties and after-hours maintenance as needed.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

On-the-job learning

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine repairs and maintenance work for buildings and grounds including minor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work as well as routine maintenance and repairs.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Facilities Maintenance Responsibilities (100%)

Performs routine building maintenance activities.
performs minor plumbing repairs required including leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and water sprinkler malfunctions.
performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls.
performs minor electrical repairs.
Monitors and repairs/replaces light bulbs, florescent tubes, spot lights, exit lights and other lighting malfunctions.
Inspects,tests,adjusts,andrepairsallphysicalmachinery,heating,cooling,piping,andelectricalsystems, and records maintenance in accordance with schedules.
Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.
Repairs walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets,and furniture.
Maintainsallsupplies,parts,andequipmentbelongingtotheFacilities Department.
Performsmaintenanceactivitiesincludingconstruction,welding,brazing,solderingandplumbingunder the supervision of the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
Checks and repairs pumps, fans, valves and motors.
Prepares accurate records for preventive maintenance.
Assemblesandmovesofficefurnitureincludingchairs,desks,tables,bulletinboards,etc.
Supervises and monitors all regularly scheduled contract services such as I pest control, copy machines, telephone, street lighting, and utilities services, as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.

Takes on additional responsibilities in absence of other maintenance personnel

Drives a Salvation Army vehicle as needed to pick-up and/or deliver miscellaneous items needed for maintenance work or to transport passengers.
Assists with custodial duties as needed.
Available for after-hours maintenance emergency calls, as needed.
Perform other related work as required.

Materials And Equipment

General maintenance supplies
Hand held and Power Tools

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved. Ability to learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions. Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds. Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner. Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments. Ability to follow instructions and work with little or no supervision.

Minimum qualifications required

Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. and
Two to three years experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications

Valid State Driver License

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Abilitytoread,write,andcommunicatetheEnglishlanguageeffectively. Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing housekeeping and minor maintenance work. Ability to drive a vehicle safely to perform assigned tasks. Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, stooping, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (more than 50 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions

Work requires driving a vehicle and/or working outdoors daily with exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Statement Of Purpose

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document maybe used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to under mine its religious mission.

Your signature below indicate that you have read and understand the job description and agree to perform the duties as assigned.

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