Facilities & Maintenance Staff

Grace Adventures Ministries is a religious organization that makes employment decisions on Bible-based beliefs and practices. Because of the nature of our Christian program; Christian belief, character, and practice are essential requirements of employment positions.

Summary Of Position:

To fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures Ministries and cast vision to others. This position will be part of the Facilities and Maintenance Team that demonstrates world-class excellence through their care of the campuses of the ministry. This includes helping maintain: buildings, grounds, activity sites, vehicles and equipment maintenance, snow removal, boats, roads and parking lots, septic and well.

Assumptions:

• Have the ability to work with people in a positive, servant-minded attitude
• Good Stewardship: management of utilities, equipment, and other resources
• Sites and facilities are clean, safe and in proper repair; working with all staff to provide a safe environment
• This position will be solution-focused and provide timely feedback for those we serve 
• Ability to work in a team based environment 
• This individual will be able to maximize their time for efficiency
• Available to work variable shifts as needed to meet the needs of the organization

 General Responsibilities:

• The primary role of this position is to plan and perform preventive maintenance and repairs over a wide variety of facilities, grounds, and equipment on the campuses of Grace Adventures Ministries.
• Documentation of service and repairs performed on sites, facilities, and equipment
• Coordinate and lead projects approved by supervisor
• Keep supervisor informed about your areas of responsibility
• Scheduling and implementation of seasonal changeovers
• Work requests –processed in a timely fashion 
• Coordinate with the Program Department to meet the needs of activities sites and grounds
• Assist with snow removal for the Mears campuses as directed
• Keep interior and exterior of buildings in good condition, including preventive maintenance
• Assist in other areas as directed by supervisor
• Responsible to complete a personal inventory sheet annually
• Responsible to recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteers and work groups as assigned by supervisor
• Will work a varying schedule that will include some weekends as well as be part of the Maintenance On Call schedule outside of normal working hours.  
• Assist in keeping the maintenance complex clean, safe, and in an organized condition

Skills:

• A working knowledge in the following areas: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, fleet maintenance, equipment operation, drywall, painting, grounds maintenance and irrigation.
• Knowledge of and desire to plan and execute preventive maintenance
• Ability to plan for and direct volunteers and staff

 Qualifications:

• A testimony and lifestyle that gives evidence of a true experience of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ
• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years experience in related field(s)
• An attitude of excellence in workmanship
• A supportive attitude to the needs of staff, guests, and goals of the organization
• A desire to learn and develop new skills and knowledge.
• Be flexible to change as the greater need of the ministry and fulfillment of the mission statement requires
• Have physical ability to travel and implement various physical work related activities over 378 acres encompassing 3 separate campuses in Mears and an additional 141 acre campus near White Cloud, MI. At times lifting and carrying is part of the job.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and travel as needed