Property Technician

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Property Technician to oversee building maintenance and repairs. Key responsibilities include creating cleaning schedules, performing minor repairs, and ensuring safe grounds maintenance.

To qualify, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of maintenance experience. A valid Michigan driver’s license is required. This position plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• 1 year of maintenance experience required.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Basic understanding of carpentry, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Create and complete cleaning schedules for the facility.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and painting tasks.
• Maintain clean floors and tidy grounds.
• Order and organize supplies.
• Transport donations and make deliveries.
• Handle emergency building concerns.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Pallet jack maneuvering

Driving pick-up truck with plow

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary

The Property Technician plans and performs work relating to upkeep and repair of buildings, mechanical and plumbing systems, and vehicles in assigned areas of the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Creates and completes cleaning schedules for both inside and outside the facility including offices, bathrooms, halls, walls, parking lots, and green spaces
• Performs plumbing, electrical, and painting tasks, oversees electrical and mechanical system work
• Maintains safe and tidy grounds by:
  • Using plow truck with salt spreader to safely and effectively clear parking lots of snow and salt as needed
  • Removing snow, ice and debris with shovel, snowblower
  • Salting
  • Mowing and edging lawns
  • Trimming shrubbery
  • Removing trash
• Performs minor repairs and painting
• Maintains clean floors by sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, spot removal and shampooing carpets and rugs
• Completes preventative maintenance logs and safety inspections, maintains pool vehicles and schedules vehicles for service or repairs, cares for all maintenance equipment, alerting supervisor of any safety concerns or repairs
• Assists in moving furniture and tearing down or setting up for programs
• Orders and organizes supplies and keeps custodian closet well stocked at all times and cares for all maintenance equipment
• Transports donations, deliveries, and program participants as necessary
• General upkeep and light maintenance at officer’s quarters
• Handles emergency building concerns before or after hours, such as snow removal
• Coordinates with outside vendors as needed for repairs
• Move pallets of product with pallet jack
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1 year of maintenance experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality
• Basic knowledge and understanding of general maintenance, including:
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Vehicle maintenance
• Safely maneuver a pallet jack
• Driving pick-up truck with plow and automatic salter

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates And Licenses

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have a current valid Michigan driver’s license with a chauffeurs’ endorsement and pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)