BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - CHARLOTTE, NC

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Building Maintenance Supervisor for our Center of Hope Family Center, located in Charlotte, NC.

 

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled maintenance and preventative work for buildings and grounds including heating, ventilation, electrical, air conditioning and carpentry work as well as day-to-day routine maintenance and repairs; ensures clients comply with house rules; conducts routine checks of the facilities. Provides custodial care for the common areas of the building and the grounds. Conducts quarterly building inspections and submits conditions reports to supervisor. Researches, negotiates, and secures outside contractors and coordinates, supervises, and evaluates work of outside vendors 

 

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of effective and efficient maintenance procedures.

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and construction, and air conditioning equipment.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade involved.

General skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and doors/locks.

Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used in the trades involved.

Ability to detect defects in equipment and work with little or no supervision.

Ability to interpret work order requests and determine the need for efficient and economical approach.

Ability to organize work priorities and handle multiple duties simultaneously.

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.

Ability to build and maintain effective and professional working relationships with clients and community agencies.
 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D., with two years course work from a vocational or technical school in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and construction trades preferred, AND three years progressively responsible experience performing skilled maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds, with at one year in a supervisory capacity, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver's License (Must meet MVR requirements)

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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.

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently.  Heavy mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Working 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:  March 8-26, 2023

 

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.

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!