Maintenance Technician - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Position: Maintenance Technician

Department:  PSSM             

Availability of Position: ASAP

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm           

Reporting Relationship: Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Housing and Project Coordinator

Salary/Grade: $20 per hour

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

About

The Salvation Army, Ivy Residence is a 127 1-bedroom apartment complex facility that houses senior citizens 62 years and older. Ivy Residence is located in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia. Ivy Residence is a facility that is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Description of Position:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and condition of Ivy Residence I and II and surrounding property. This will include a daily routine cleaning schedule of all common areas, trash removal, inspection of units / property, complete work orders, painting, preventative maintenance and care and upkeep.

Requirements:

• Experience in multifamily maintenance and experience involving affordable housing, senior housing, or special needs housing.
• Must be able to keep information in a confidential and secure fashion.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED and at least two years building maintenance experience.
• Must be a self-starter who can work in an environment with multiple changing work priorities.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks:   PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact:   If you are interested in this position please submit your resume and cover letter online:

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.       

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 12/17/2024

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. 

Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2299