Property Technician

salvarmycareers; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Property Technician to plan and perform upkeep of buildings, mechanical and plumbing systems, and vehicles in assigned areas of the organization.

You will create cleaning schedules, handle minor plumbing/electrical tasks, maintain grounds, perform preventive maintenance, assist with program setups, manage supplies, and coordinate with outside vendors to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate basic maintenance tools and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Creates and completes cleaning schedules for 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 snow removal, salting, mowing, trimming shrubs, and trash removal.
• Performs minor repairs and painting.
• Maintains clean floors by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets.
• Completes preventive maintenance logs and safety inspections; schedules vehicle service or repairs.
• Assists in moving furniture and setting up for programs.
• Orders and organizes supplies; keeps custodian closet stocked and maintains 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; coordinates with outside vendors.
• Moves pallets of product with pallet jack.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Pallet jack operation

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Carpentry

Roofing

Plumbing

HVAC

Driving a plow-equipped pickup

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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 asneeded
• Must have a current valid Michigan driver's license with a chauffeurs' endorsement and pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.