Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Mennonite Disaster Service; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mennonite Disaster Service in Columbus, MS is seeking a Full-Time equipment technician to service and repair vehicles, trailers and associated equipment for deployment to project locations. The role reports to the Fleet and Logistics Manager and requires hands-on maintenance, documentation, and coordination with volunteers.

The ideal candidate has several years of equipment maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a

Qualifications

• Three or more years of equipment maintenance experience.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Driver’s license is required; CDL Class A preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Intermediate understanding of equipment maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Identify and facilitate maintenance and repairs of vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• Prepare/receive/process vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools and supplies to/from projects including proper documentation
• Troubleshoot needed repairs to determine next steps
• Perform vehicle repairs as able
• Collaborate with warehouse coordinator and volunteers
• Assist with project set up and closing as needed

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

Term: Full-Time/non-exempt (We will consider Part-time/non-exempt)

To service and repair equipment stored in Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Columbus, MS warehouse for deployment to project locations.

To service and repair equipment stored in Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Columbus, MS warehouse for deployment to project locations.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Fleet and Logistics Manager (FLM)

Responsibilities

• Identify and facilitate maintenance and repairs of vehicles, trailers, and other equipment.
• Prepare/receive/process vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools and supplies to/from projects including proper documentation
• Troubleshoot needed repairs to determine next steps
• Perform vehicle repairs as able
• Collaborate with warehouse coordinator and volunteers
• Assist with project set up and closing as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and passion for the MDS mission, vision and core values
• Active Participant in a local Christian Church
• Affirm and emulate Anabaptist values and convictions and the Mennonite World Conference Shared Convictions
• Demonstrated commitment to the MDS lifestyle expectations as outlined in the Employee Policy Handbook
• Three or more years of equipment maintenance experience
• One or more years of experience working with people of another culture
• High School or GED diploma required
• Driver’s license required, CDL Class A preferred
• Intermediate understanding of equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team with supervision from the Fleet and Logistics Manager
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Interacts and communicates well with people
• Ability to interact with and be sensitive to a diverse constituent group
• Demonstrated computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to plan and follow a work plan while maintaining great flexibility
• Physical requirements: Work involves considerable physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs.
• Work environment: Involves moderate risks working around equipment and vehicles. May be required to wear protective equipment and clothing