Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
SALAM Islamic Center is seeking a dependable and experienced Maintenance Coordinator to oversee the general maintenance, safety, and upkeep of its locations. This position combines hands-on maintenance work with the coordination of vendors, contractors, inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, trustworthy, and able to prioritize facility needs within a part-time schedule while keeping leadership informed of urgent matters, ongoing work, and anticipated expenses.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine walkthroughs of SALAM’s locations and identify maintenance, repair, safety, and cleanliness concerns.
- Complete basic repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical work, painting, furniture assembly, hardware replacement, and general facility upkeep.
- Maintain and regularly update a list of open work orders, priorities, and completed projects.
- Coordinate qualified vendors and contractors for work requiring specialized expertise or licensing.
- Obtain estimates and approval before beginning significant repairs or making purchases.
- Monitor heating and air-conditioning systems and coordinate service when needed.
- Support fire, building, security, and other required inspections.
- Regularly check doors, locks, lighting, restrooms, parking areas, landscaping, and other facility systems.
- Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues and communicate safety or operational concerns to leadership.
- Maintain SALAM’s tools, equipment, supplies, warranties, manuals, and maintenance records.
- Submit receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation for approved purchases.
- Provide regular written updates on completed work, outstanding needs, vendor activity, and recommended next steps.
- Assist with facility setup and support for major programs or events when needed.
- Coordinate with SALAM staff to minimize disruption to prayers, school activities, tenants, programs, and community events.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in facility maintenance, property management, construction, or a related field.
- Ability to complete general repairs safely and correctly.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to prioritize work across multiple locations within a limited weekly schedule.
- Ability to work independently while following SALAM’s approval and purchasing procedures.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and move maintenance equipment and supplies as needed.
- Professional and respectful when interacting with staff, community members, tenants, vendors, and volunteers.
- Availability to respond to occasional urgent issues outside regular working hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience maintaining nonprofit, religious, educational, or community facilities.
- Familiarity with basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and building systems.
- Established relationships with qualified local vendors and contractors.
- Knowledge of workplace and building safety requirements.
Schedule & Hours
Part-time position averaging approximately 16 hours per week. Hours may vary based on facility needs, with occasional evening or weekend availability.
Compensation
Fair compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Performance Expectations
Success in this position will be measured by the safety and condition of SALAM’s facilities, timely completion of priority work orders, preventative maintenance, responsible use of funds, accurate documentation, clear communication, and dependable follow-through across locations.