Campus Maintenance Technician

The Salvation Army is committed to providing older adults on limited incomes with the finest care and the comfortable living arrangements they deserve. To meet the growing need for safe, affordable housing for seniors in our community, Booth Manor was created. Booth Manor is a residence built by The Salvation Army for older adults, eligible for subsidized housing under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. The residence provides safe and affordable house for up to 58 individuals. If you want to work where you can help support our elders, apply now!

The Campus Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and overall appearance of all property and equipment at The Salvation Army Booth Manor I and II, with additional responsibilities for the facilities and grounds of The Salvation Army Oak Creek Church and Community Center. While primary focus is dedicated to the daily operations, preventative maintenance, and tenant needs of Booth Manor, this role also ensures the Oak Creek campus as a whole is kept safe, clean, and well-maintained through oversight of projects and coordination with outside vendors.

About the role:

• Respond promptly to and satisfactorily resolve maintenance-related issues across Booth Manor I & II and the Oak Creek Church & Community Center.
• Prioritize Booth Manor tenant service requests, apartment turnover, inspections, and day-to-day facility upkeep as the primary responsibility of the role.
• Support the Church & Community Center by addressing maintenance concerns, coordinating routine repairs, and overseeing campus-wide projects or vendor services as directed.
• Oversee and coordinate outside vendors, inspectors, and contractors for specialized work, ensuring quality and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain service records, schedules, and preventative maintenance plans for equipment across the campus.
• Keep accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and replacements in tenant apartments, public spaces, and campus facilities.
• Maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and tools; place orders as needed to support efficient operations.
• Conduct move-in, move-out, and annual inspections for Booth Manor apartments and ensure vacant units are prepared for occupancy within required timeframes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of garages, mechanical rooms, storage areas, and other designated workspaces.
• Ensure safe and well-kept outdoor areas throughout the Oak Creek campus, including walkways, parking lots, and landscaped areas; coordinate contracted lawn care and snow removal services, and perform light groundskeeping as needed.
• Collaborate with pest control agencies to address issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, TSA, and applicable local, state, and federal inspection requirements.
• Provide after-hours on-call responses to tenant or building emergencies.
• Operate TSA vehicles to pick up or deliver materials as needed.
• Assist the Property Manager and Corps Officers in identifying, assessing, and addressing potential safety risks across the entire campus.
• Perform additional maintenance and facility-related responsibilities as assigned by the Property Manager or Corps Officers.

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent  

Experience: One year of experience in apartment maintenance or a related field preferred.

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with approval to drive from Salvation Army insurance

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there.  At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.  

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families.  Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Insurance benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, life, disability 
  • Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance  

Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.

Non-Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment. If the completion of a 90-day waiting period occurs on the first day of the calendar month, coverage will begin on that day.