Facilities, Maintenance, Grounds Technician - Hope Restored, TX

The Facilities Technician - FMI position exists to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through landscaping and maintenance. Requires occasional supervision and refers only specific, unusual problems to supervisor.

This position offers a $1000 hiring bonus, distributed in installments based on specific milestones during the initial employment period. Eligibility for the bonus requires employees to remain active and in good standing at the time of each payout.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

General Maintenance:

• Maintains Hospitality Center, Chapel, guest cabins, and pavilion

• Prioritizes campus-wide preventative maintenance and predictive repairs

• Repairs indoor and outdoor light fixtures and replaces bulbs

• Monitors and maintains water storage tank, wellhouse, and well

• Makes minor carpentry repairs

• Repairs minor plumbing problems as directed

• Maintains water softener and water filtration systems, replacing filters and adding salt on a regular basis

• Hauls and stocks firewood and cleans fire pit

• Maintains parking areas

• Plumbing: Leak resolution, fixture replacement, toilet maintenance and repair

• Collects drinking water samples for bacteriological analysis and any certification/training

• Maintains fire extinguishers

• Maintains and cleans HVAC systems and replaces filters regularly, many of which are in attics and tight spaces requiring crawling in confined spaces and use of an extension ladder

• Maintains property, facilities, sidewalks, parking areas, and trails so they are safe and secure for clients, guests, and employees

• Maintains and organizes all tools and equipment used in maintenance tasks

• Maintains and fuels campus vehicles, including guest shuttle and UTV

Landscaping:

• Mows lawns, weed-eats, edges along sidewalks, and weeds and maintains flower beds as needed

• Removes, trims, and maintains trees as needed

• Maintains road and parking lot and maintains the appearance of the grounds

• Maintains sidewalks and keeps free of debris

• Cleans and maintains building exteriors

• Ongoing plant and yard care, irrigation system management and repair

• Removes snow and ice on road, parking lot, and sidewalks

• Pressure washes sidewalks

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs minor facility and equipment repairs

• Troubleshoots and repairs plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling issues and liaises with contractors if needed

• Serves as consultant to GM on mechanical, grounds, and facility as needed

• Stocks/maintains garage and all storage areas

• Works with and provides access to vendors for various trades

• Works with Hospitality team in all areas of hospitality, including cleaning cabins, chapel, and Hospitality Center as needed

• Assists with serving guests, cooking, and kitchen cleaning as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Working outdoors

• Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

• Must be able to push/pull up to 30lbs

• Must be able to bend and reach above head

• Must be comfortable on ladders and roofs

• Some exposure to gases, odors, fumes, and sharp utensils

• Occasional holiday and weekend work is required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, 'Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us. '

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, 'Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. '

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (/media. focusonthefamily. com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy. pdf) and Statement of Faith (/ focusonthefamily. com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry; Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (/ focusonthefamily. com/about/foundational-values#values)

Knowledge/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance or construction

• Must be able to operate a UTV, tractor, and mower

• Must have clean driving record

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with employees in other departments

• Ability to provide each guest with an experience that is characterized by highly attentive service, excellence, and cleanliness; Ability to work independently without immediate supervision

• Various construction trades power and hand tools; Heavy equipment, i. e. , forklifts, tractors, large trucks

• Ability to research, make a diagnosis and repair system problems and failures

Pay Range: $18. 00 to $21. 00/hr

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

• AFLAC

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

• Sick Time

• Holidays

• Service Awards

• Community Service Days

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

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