Facilities Lead

Position:  Facilities Lead    

Department:  Harrisburg – Operations & Facilities Services

Availability of Position:  ASAP

Schedule: 15 hours/week / Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship:  Operations Manager  

Salary and Grade:  $24.00 per hour / 76 

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!

Position Overview: The Facilities Lead is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of the organization's buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds. This position performs routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities to ensure facilities and organizational vehicles operate efficiently and remain safe and reliable for staff, the people we serve, and all program participants. This position identifies maintenance needs, completes assigned repairs, and coordinates with supervisors or external vendors when specialized work is required.

Description of Position:  The Facilities Lead helps ensure that The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Corps maintains a safe, clean, functional, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, program participants, and guests. This position is responsible for routine building maintenance, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, grounds care, vehicle monitoring and upkeep, and facility safety. This position also supports room setups for programs and events, assists with seasonal maintenance, and helps identify and address facility and security needs.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, this position plays a vital role in maintaining the organization's buildings, grounds, and fleet while ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting the daily operations and ministry of The Salvation Army.

As a representative of The Salvation Army, the successful candidate is expected to support and uphold the mission and values of the organization, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, respect, and a servant's heart in all interactions. This position contributes to The Salvation Army's mission of meeting human needs in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination.

Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years work experience in related field
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English
• Must possess good interpersonal relationship skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be trustworthy and responsible
• Must understand and be willing to extend great customer service
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

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.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 7/13/26.

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. 2640