Maintenance Technician I

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary Performs a variety of routine repairs and maintenance work for buildings and grounds including minor heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work as well as routine maintenance and repairs.

Essential Functions Thisjobdescriptionshouldnotbeinterpretedasallinclusive.Itisintendedtoidentifytheessential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent maybe requested to perform job­ related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Facilities Maintenance Responsibilities(100%)

Performs routine building maintenance activities; performs minor plumbing repairs required including leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and water sprinkler malfunctions; performs carpentry work required to repair dents and/or holes in walls and paints walls; performs minor electrical repairs.

Monitors and repairs/replaces light bulbs, florescent tubes, spot lights, exit lights and other lighting malfunctions.

Inspects,tests,adjusts,andrepairsallphysicalmachinery,heating,cooling,piping,andelectricalsystems, and records maintenance in accordance with schedules.

Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, etc.

Repairs walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets,and furniture.

Maintainsallsupplies,parts,andequipmentbelongingtotheFacilities Department.

Performsmaintenanceactivitiesincludingconstruction,welding,brazing,solderingandplumbingunder the supervision of the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

Checks and repairs pumps, fans, valves and motors. Prepares accurate records for preventive maintenance.

Assemblesandmovesofficefurnitureincludingchairs,desks,tables,bulletinboards,etc.

Supervises and monitors all regularly scheduled contract services such as I pest control, copy machines, telephone, street lighting, and utilities services, as needed.

Other Responsibilities Monitors activities and visitors of building and grounds to ensure security.

Takesonadditionalresponsibilitiesintheabsenceofothermaintenancepersonnel. Drives a Salvation Army vehicle as needed to pick-up and/or deliver miscellaneous items needed for maintenance work or to transport passengers.

Assists with custodial duties as needed.

Available for after-hours maintenance emergency calls, as needed. Performs other related work as required.

Materials And Equipment General maintenance supplies Hand held and Power Tools

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved. Ability to learn by method of on-the-job training including ability to follow instructions.

Ability to perform routine and minor repair and maintenance activities of buildings and grounds. Ability to use and maintain maintenance equipment and tools effectively and in a safe manner. Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.

Ability to follow instructions and work with little or no supervision.

Minimumqualificationsrequired Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and

Two to three years experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds

or

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

Certifications Valid State Driver License

Physical Requirements Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Abilitytoread,write,andcommunicatetheEnglishlanguageeffectively.

Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing housekeeping and minor maintenance work. Ability to drive a vehicle safely to perform assigned tasks.

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 (more than 50 lbs.)frequently.

Working Conditions Work requires driving a vehicle and/or 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.

Statement Of Purpose This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document maybe used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

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 under mine its religious mission.

Your signature below indicate that you have read and understand the job description and agree to perform the duties as assigned.

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Job Details

Job Family TX-NON-EXEMPT

Job Function Property

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level High School

Travel Required No

Job Start Date Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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Tyler, TX 633 N. Broadway Avenue 75702, 633 N. Broadway Avenue, Tyler, Texas, United States of America

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