Building Maintenance Worker I

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2025
Alexandria, VA Position Type:    Regular Full-Time Pay Rate: $18.00 - $25.00 About this opportunity: Under the direct supervision of the Divisional Property Manager, the Building Maintenance Worker I is responsible for building, vehicle and equipment maintenance; office furniture set-up and configuration and running errands for the Potomac Division.  The Potomac Division is comprised of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC and includes 56 Commands/Corps operations. The incumbent will perform routine repairs to include but is not limited to: minor plumbing, drywall, painting, carpentry work and grounds keeping work to include landscaping and snow removal. He/she may assist with the selection of contractors, architects and other professionals to work on building projects. He/she may manage and oversee routine maintenance and repairs including but not limited to HVAC, elevator and mechanical systems. In collaboration with the Divisional Fleet Specialist, he/she will manage the vehicle registration and inspection process to include securing vehicle registrations for DHQ and floater vehicles; scheduling and securing vehicle inspections and routine maintenance and purchasing office furniture and equipment. The incumbent also runs errands to pick up office supplies, refreshments and mail/packages from the Post Office, provides shuttle services to and from the airport.  Key responsibilities: Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor pluming repairs required by leaking faucets and clogged toilets; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls; sweeps, vacuums, strips, and mops waxes floors as requested; sweeps sidewalks; shovel/remove light snow, salt walk ways and driveway as required monitors lighting and changes light bulbs when needed.   Monitors, coordinates, and supervises all aspects of building and grounds operations for Divisional Headquarters.  Including serving as a liaison to vendors and technicians who come onsite for repairs and maintenance as well as processing paperwork to Divisional Property Manager of repair estimates to be approved and invoices for payment processing.    Maintains the grounds to include landscape maintenance, trimming hedges, blowing leaves, and collecting debris; maintains the beautification of the grounds; snow removal and salting as requested.   Cleans surroundings after each repair job; ensures that all tools are collected, and surroundings are left neat and clean; maintains all tools, supplies, parts, and equipment belonging to the Property Department. In collaboration with the Divisional Fleet Specialist ensure all DHQ and Floater vehicles registrations and inspections are identified at least 30 days in advance. In collaboration with the Divisional Fleet Specialist maintain DHQ vehicle maintenance schedule by taking cars for repairs vehicles; in the event of accidents or vehicle damage, oversee the coordination of vehicle repairs; prepare all necessary paperwork for payment for vehicle registration and repair.   Provide recommendations to the Divisional Property Manager for the acquisition of office furniture for DHQ includes but is not limited to office furnishings and kitchen appliances. Assembles and moves office furniture including chairs, desks, tables, bulletin boards, etc.   Drives floater vehicle to pick up materials and repair items needed for maintenance work; purchase emergency office supplies; pick up mail from the Post Office on a daily basis; airport pick up and drop offs as instructed by Divisional Property Manager.      What we are looking for in you: Two years course work from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as plumbing and electronics; and two 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.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 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.   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. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Holiday and Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Life Insurance and more! To learn more about the location, click here! 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. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy 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. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period:  11/22/2024 – 12/06/2024 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

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