Building Maintenance Mechanic (4462)

Location:          Greensboro Corps - Greensboro, NC

Position Type:   Regular Full Time          

About this opportunity:

Serves as a technical resource for property maintenance needs for multiple properties at different locations; assists the Property Manager in maintaining awareness with all property maintenance needs; recommends and coordinates a plan to ensure the protection and maintenance of property is maintained. Performs a variety of building maintenance and repair work for facilities, grounds, and vehicles. Assists Property Manager as needed with outside vendor services for maintenance and repairs. Ensures the day-to-day general maintenance and repair of the buildings, grounds, and vehicles are completed in accordance with accepted standards; Ensures all equipment remains in proper working order and compliance with standard operating procedures and safety standards; operates a Salvation Army vehicle to pick-up and/or deliver materials; maintains inventory of Salvation Army material as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and performs skilled maintenance of the interior and structural portion of all facilities to include plumbing and carpentry work as well as painting, maintenance of grounds, structures, fixtures, and decor through additions, repairs, adjustments, painting, or replacement.
• Assists Property Manager with the coordination of all property maintenance needs and recommends a plan to ensure protection and maintenance of property is maintained.
• Working alongside the Property Manager, monitors and evaluates work performed by outside contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality of work; participates in serving as liaison to internal and outside contract management to convey information related to compliance with work requirements including quality and timeliness of work performed.
• Oversees the maintenance and care of the vehicle fleet; ensures vehicles meet the scheduled maintenance and performs operator’s maintenance in accordance with established standards; may perform minor vehicle maintenance.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.
• Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Inspects, tests, and adjusts physical plant machinery; documents and maintains records of heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems, and records in accordance with schedules.
• Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventative maintenance and minor adjustments on a variety of equipment to include dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

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

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

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

Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.

Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in compliance of all laws and regulations.

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 (up to 100 lbs.) frequently.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

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

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Application Submittal Period:  2/23/2026 - 3/28/2026

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 against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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 ensure the proper maintenance, repair, and security of buildings, grounds, and related equipment.

Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of outside contractors providing both routine and complex maintenance services.

Ability to negotiate, supervise, and monitor contract maintenance services.

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or equivalent, with two years course work from a vocational or technical school in heating, ventilation, and air condition, plumbing, electrical, and construction trades,

AND

Five years progressively responsible experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds, with one year experience monitoring work of outside vendor services,

OR

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

CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State Driver’s License

Valid Class B Passenger CDL (Preferred)

State Certified HVAC License (or ability to obtain)

Salary : $17 - $19