Building Maintenance Mechanic

JOB TITLE:BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Building Maintenance Mechanic for the West Palm Beach location, located in Palm Beach County, FL.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs variety of skilled maintenance work for buildings and grounds including heating, ventilation, and 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, welding, brazing, soldering, and minor plumbing. Installs electrical conduit, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, motors, 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; mows grass, trims trees, prunes hedges, edges lawn, etc. 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 and completed certifications from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning as well as plumbing 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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid state driver’s license.

EPA Universal

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. Ability to maintain driving ability according to State, DOT, and Salvation Army policies, procedures, and certifications.

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 weighing in excess of 50 lbs. 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.

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

Application Submittal Period: 2/27/2021 - 3/5/2021

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