Maintenance Tech

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to ensure the facilities are well-maintained and operational. The role involves working with the facilities team to carry out maintenance requests efficiently and effectively. You will be assisting with various tasks, including setup for events, communicating with staff, and problem-solving as needed.

Qualified candidates should have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as a basic understanding of maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical work. This position requires flexibility in hours and the ability to lift and move equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills with an appreciation for details.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with an emphasis on follow-through.
• Teachable with a willingness to learn additional skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and complete maintenance requests from church staff.
• Perform tasks relating to events, projects, and construction.
• Assist in special events, church workdays, or volunteer events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Basic plumbing knowledge

Problem solving skills

Handyman skills

Job description

Purpose Statement

The Maintenance Technicians role is to maintain the condition of the building, equipment, and tools by utilizing specific skills such as carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, plastering, painting, tiling, etc. that is pleasing and glorifies the Lord. This work is assigned by task through a work order system. The Maintenance Technician carries out the tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or the Maintenance Supervisor. This person works with facilities department staff, church staff, volunteers, and vendors to accomplish their assigned tasks. They are capable of using a variety of tools and equipment to perform the work. The Maintenance Technician will maintain the condition of properties building, equipment, and tools by utilizing specific skills such as carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, plastering, painting, tiling, etc. Factors to be considered are safety, cost, appearance, and efficiency.

The Maintenance Technicians role is to maintain the condition of the building, equipment, and tools by utilizing specific skills such as carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, plastering, painting, tiling, etc. that is pleasing and glorifies the Lord. This work is assigned by task through a work order system. The Maintenance Technician carries out the tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or the Maintenance Supervisor. This person works with facilities department staff, church staff, volunteers, and vendors to accomplish their assigned tasks. They are capable of using a variety of tools and equipment to perform the work. The Maintenance Technician will maintain the condition of properties building, equipment, and tools by utilizing specific skills such as carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, plastering, painting, tiling, etc. Factors to be considered are safety, cost, appearance, and efficiency.

You are:

• Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
• Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
• Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
• Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
• An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances
• Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
• Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
• Excited about global missions and local outreach - you want to change the world
• A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
• Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• A team player
• Able to provide spiritual support within and outside the department

You will:

• Receive, prioritize, update, and complete maintenance requests made by all church staff and teaching staff as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform and follow through with any necessary tasks relating to events, projects, building, moving, construction, or staff needs related to the church, its facility, body, ministry, or outreach
• Provide general assistance within the facilities department for special events, ministry, outreaches, projects, construction, moves, or other needs related to the church. Assist in church workdays and other volunteer events by serving as a team member or leader, as needed
• Assist other facilities employees who may require help in completing tasks
• Perform tasks in a safe manner for yourself as well as the others around you
• Work from a CMMS system for daily tasks/PM tasks

You Have:

• Excellent organizational skills with an appreciation for details
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with staff members, leadership, church body, community leaders, vendors and other professionals
• The ability to handle multiple projects at one time, with an emphasis on follow- through
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Basic plumbing knowledge
• Basic handyman skills to be able to serve in a wide capacity.
• A teachable and willing to learn additional skills needed to accomplish the overall work of related to special projects and maintaining the church facilities
• The ability to work in a labor intensive environment (work tasks will include time spent outside & indoors, stooping, bending, lifting, standing for long periods of times, & walking)
• The ability to Commute/travel to multiple campuses/sites
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• The ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, yet able to focus on the work at hand to carry to completion
• The ability to keep confidential matters confidential
• Flexibility with good time management skills

Physical Requirements

You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, life, pull, push and/or move up to 50 lbs.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) hourly non-exempt position.

You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events or emergencies.

This role meets the material duties and responsibilities requirements set forth in IRS guidance to receive a tax free tuition discount at Calvary Christian Academy.

What you are required to know

We are an EEO employer.

It would be incredible if:

• You love what you do and have fun doing it!
• You like working with your hands

Work Schedule

Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings, and serve with a willing heart, especially at all major campus events.

Full time hourly non-exempt (40 hours/week); however, incumbent may be required to work an evening or weekend day to help with a special event or project or in an emergency situation affecting the church facilities.