Building Maintenance
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for an Building Maintenance Mechanic for the NE FL Area Command Jacksonville Florida.
Job Summary
Performs variety of skilled maintenance work for buildings and grounds including air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work as well as routine maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs all physical plant machinery, heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems, and records maintenance in accordance with schedules.
Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.; performs minor adjustments; lubricates and cleans vehicles and/or equipment. Constructs and repairs building structures, walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, and furniture. Performs minor repairs to air conditioning system as required and ensures general maintenance of system.
Performs skilled maintenance activities including construction and plumbing. Installs basic electrical controls, outlets, fixtures, and other such equipment.
Repairs light bulbs, florescent tubes, spot lights, exit lights, and other minor lighting malfunctions. Repairs toilets, urinals, showers, drains, etc. Checks and repairs pumps, fans, valves, and motors. Perform various grounds keeping work. May drive Salvation Army vehicle to pick-up and/or deliver miscellaneous items or to transport passengers. Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses all tools carefully and as instructed. Prepares accurate records for preventive maintenance.
Education and Experience
Two years course work from a technical or vocational school in construction and air conditioning as well as plumbing and electronics, and three years of 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.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver’s License; with good driving record
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.
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.
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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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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other details
- Job Family FL-NON-EXEMPT
- Pay Type Hourly
- Job Start Date Friday, March 30, 2018
- Jacksonville, FL 328 N Ocean St. 32202, 328 N Ocean St, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America