Maintenance Technician I & Groundskeeper

Maintenance Technician I & Groundskeeper

San Antonio, TX 521 W. Elmira Street 78212, 521 W. Elmira Street, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America Req #21355

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for Maintenance Tech I/Groundskeeper for the Property Department in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of grounds keeping work in order to maintain the health and beautification of grounds surrounding Salvation Army buildings; performs routine repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures. 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 supervise daily care, feeding, grooming of livestock. Ability to monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels of livestock feed and supplies.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D, and  One to two years responsible experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial buildings and grounds or performing construction work, Or  any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

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 drive a vehicle safely and in compliance of all laws and regulations. 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.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize 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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Application Submittal Period: 08/26/2024 –  Open until filled.

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. 

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