Facilities Engineer I-SC- San Diego KROC-13-004

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.

Position Summary

To maintain building operating system components including not limited to HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Assist Facilities Management team in all building maintenance and help create a safe and code compliant building setting.

Essential Functions

• Maintain building electrical components.


• Maintain plumbing systems pumps, heaters, and fixtures


• Assist with pool maintenance.


• Work with Building materials to maintain building structure, building appearance, cleanliness, and building safety


• Work alongside other facilities team members in all daily tasks professionally.


• Order parts and assist team members in maintaining the facilities departments warehouse and all storage areas.


• Work off of work order program to get daily task and check preventative maintenance schedule.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.  Ability to be able to lift up to 10lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers and reach overhead.  Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications     

• At least 5 years of building maintenance on a low tear level


• At least 3 years of building maintenance at a technician’s level.


• A minimum of 2 years experience with HVAC.


• Current holding of a CPO or ability to pass test on first try to obtain


• Have a refrigerant handlers license Commercial electrical maintenance experience.


• Commercial Plumbing maintenance experience.


• Have computer skills use word documents, the ability to use email and other basic skills. Preferred experience with Digital Building Operating System.


• Experience with forklifts and manlifts


• Have a valid California drivers license

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work with electrical systems switches, motors and breakers.


• Ability to trouble shoot HVAC issues related to refrigerant balancing and electrical components and control circuits.


• Ability to balance and work with pool chemicals.


• Ability to work with drywall and other building materials.


• Work with commercial lighting 120/277VAC.


• Be able to lift 75 lbs.


• Work on ladders and lifts safely and within code.


• Work with power tools safely and to code with proper PPE.


• Use cleaning chemicals safely and properly.


• Perform preventative maintenance on all building systems and knowledge of the systems functions


• Keep record of preventive maintenance of major machinery on digital format.


• Work alongside vendors when needed.


• Ability to solder


• Carpentry