Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic

The Salvation Army USA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a full-time Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic for the Birmingham Area Command. The role involves directing and managing maintenance activities across various facilities, supervising contractors, and ensuring safety and compliance with maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• Must have HVAC License or EPA 3 Certification or Electrician License.
• Three years of experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of at least two mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance of buildings and grounds, overseeing construction and repair.
• Supervises contractors and manages maintenance projects.
• Administers the Upkeep Facility Management system.

Skills

Knowledge of plumbing

Knowledge of electrical trades

Knowledge of HVAC

Ability to perform heavy lifting

Ability to detect defects in equipment

Education

Two years coursework from a technical or vocational school

Three years experience in maintenance and repair work

Tools

Hand saw

Electric drill

Screwdrivers

Ladder

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a full-time Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic position for the Birmingham Area Command located in Birmingham, AL. Starting pay is $20/hr. Please read thoroughly before applying.

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs, manages, inspects and monitors construction, repair, renovation and preventative maintenance for The Birmingham Command Center of Hope 110,000 sq ft facility and one city block of grounds, Bessemer Corps and grounds, Alabaster Service Center Building ; Birmingham, Bessemer, and Gardendale Officers Quarters and grounds, security, etc. Warehouse 1400 sq ft; Slossfield 60,000 sq ft and grounds, Christmas Warehouse buildings and angel tree set-up; vehicles and equipment located throughout the four county Command service area.

Supervises contractors/vendors at the various locations and performs a variety of skilled maintenance work for the buildings and grounds including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work. Oversees and is responsible for supervising activities at the area command warehouse.

Administrator of Upkeep Facility Management system; prepares budgeting expenses for preventative maintenance issues and forecasts facility maintenance and upcoming capital expenditures. Maintains a supply stock of critical items to use for repairs.

Repairs and inspects all buildings, vehicles and equipment; supervises construction, repair and renovation projects.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License, HVAC License or EPA 3 Certification or Electrician License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tool, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, construction, and air conditioning equipment.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.

Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used in the trades involved.

Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.

Ability to follow instructions and work with little or no supervision.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to perform heavy lifting.

Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Hand saw, Planer, Joiner, Shaper,Table saw, Wood lathe, Drill press, Sanding Machine

Router, Electric drill, Hammer, Screw DriversWire Cutters, Ladder Gauges

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work requires driving a vehicle and 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.

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 undermine its religious mission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years course work from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as pluming and electronics,

and

three years experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial building and grounds,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled