Maintenance Technician

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring safe, free, and affordable surgery and training to people in Africa. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has visited more than 55 low- or middle-income nations. We are passionate about bringing hope and healing through safe surgical care, while we work with partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

More than a career, Mercy Ships is a community.

Are you ready for a rewarding career that brings hope and healing? Explore the faith-based community of the Mercy Ships International Support Center, located in beautiful Lindale, Texas. Your professional skills are needed to support our volunteers and ships operating in Africa that provide free, life-saving surgical care and healthcare services. You can make a difference with Mercy Ships. Join us!

We're seeking a Maintenance Technician who will provide hands-on support in various tasks within the International Support Center (ISC) Facilities Department. Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.

Are you ready for a rewarding career that brings hope and healing? Explore the faith-based community of the Mercy Ships International Support Center, located in beautiful Lindale, Texas. Your professional skills are needed - You can make a difference with Mercy Ships. Join us! Apply on our website today!

What you'll receive:

• The opportunity to use your professional skills to make a global impact.
• The opportunity to live out your faith at work.
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan, with matching contribution.
• Paid holidays & a competitive rate of Paid Time Off accrual
• Staff devotionals, prayer time, and Chaplaincy support.
• On campus dining with gourmet meals, including a specialty coffee shop and community events
• On campus recreation, including indoor basketball and racquetball courts, weight room, walking and biking trails, a disk golf course, and an outdoor pool

Job Responsibilities:

• Helps to maintain the ISC Campus in an attractive, comfortable condition.
• Assists in all types of maintenance, as requested by Maintenance and Utilities Manager
• Assists in completing the turnovers/make-readies of vacant units, as requested.
• On-call in accordance with scheduling to handle maintenance emergencies from residents and property emergencies
• Assists with preparation of events, as requested.
• Services general plumbing and basic electrical needs of the property to include replacing/fixing toilets, light switches, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, etc.
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned in a computer based ticketing system to the satisfaction of staff and guests' and outlined by the Director and Maintenance and Utilities Manager.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Observes condition of property in general and reports any unusual circumstances.
• Makes regular inspection of the grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances and major equipment, as directed.
• Should be familiar with location of power, water and gas turnoff valves, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants on the property.
• Enters occupied offices and residential properties to perform necessary repairs.
• Cleans up thoroughly after performing work.
• Notifies Maintenance Manager and/or Facilities Director of any supplies needed to complete service requests.
• Performs pool and spa maintenance, as directed.
• Follows company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.
• Attends employee meetings and training seminars, as requested.
• Wears company uniform and badge during work hours
• Assist Water/Waste Water plant as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Requirements)

• General Carpentry skills
• DryWall Experience
• Paint and sheetrock repair abilities
• Basic understanding of electrical and plumbing systems
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently while unsupervised
• Ability to do frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20-50 lbs. Examples include moving furniture, appliances and heavy machinery correctly and safely.
• Ability to do frequent climbing. Examples include ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., in addition to using feet, legs, hands and/or arms.
• Ability to do frequent kneeling and crouching.

Ability to obtain Class D Water/Waste Water certification.

• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of job-related experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical, HVAC, welding, and/or small engine repair preferred.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lindale, TX 75771: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person