Property Technician

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)

Qualifications:

Full Time (35 hours per week)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

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.

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.