Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

About Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998. Founded in Austin, Texas, the organization serves its homeless neighbors through three core programs: Truck Ministry, Community First! Village, and Community Works. Often referred to as the most talked about neighborhood in Austin, Community First! Village is a 51-acre master planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. We are now embarking on a new phase of community expansion, adding more than 1400 new neighbors over the next 5-10 years.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is an integral part of the Construction & Maintenance Department. The Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties at Community First! Village, a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing for individuals coming out of chronic homelessness.

This is a full-time non-exempt position reporting to the Manager of Maintenance. Work performed will be at Community First! Village located at 9101 and 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on tiny homes, RVs, and office buildings to include HVAC, electrical, carpentry and general repairs
• Perform inspections on homes, buildings, equipment, and systems to identify issues
• Repair faulty units or systems in accordance with maintenance department standards
• Plan, schedule, and update repairs in Appfolio system
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs outside of technician's expertise with the Director of Maintenance and/or outside vendors
• Check all materials received for quantity, quality, dimensions, and damage
• Notify the Director of Maintenance of any delays, unforeseen conditions, or subcontractor no-shows that will affect the schedule
• Responsible for knowing and understanding all job paperwork, plans and specifications
• Communicate supply needs to the purchasing agent
• Perform job duties in accordance with safety policies and procedures
• Report any safety hazards or concerns to the Safety team
• Attend daily team meetings, monthly staff meetings, and other meetings deemed necessary
• Other Duties & Responsibilities as needed

Knowledge Skills, Abilities & Principles

• MLF is a faith-based organization whose ideals and philosophy come directly from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an organization, we strive to reflect this precept in our communications, both internally and externally.
• Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF's vision, mission, core values, and goals.
• 2 to 3 years facilities maintenance experience required
• Ability to provide great customer service when interacting with residents, other employees, and volunteers
• In depth knowledge of maintenance procedures, RV systems, basic tools, and appliances, including propane/electric appliance operation, HVAC systems, electrical, roofing, plumbing etc. preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with a positive attitude
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, residents, and volunteers
• Ability to work in varied conditions (i.e., heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, etc.), inside and outside
• Familiarity with MS Office, Google Drive and Appfolio a plus
• OSHA 10 or 30 in General or Construction industry a plus, or can be obtained within 90 days of employment
• Demonstrate integrity and strive for excellence in her/his work.
• Outstanding problem solver
• Dependable, consistently showing up to work and meeting deadlines
• Basic set of hand tools preferred
• Comfortable with teaching others and giving guidance
• Willingness to take ownership of projects and find creative ways to accomplish goals with limited resources
• Must submit to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Bilingual abilities (English & Spanish) a plus

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to safely climb and work from a ladder for extended periods
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to listen and learn from others
• Position requires prolonged kneeling, standing, walking, twisting, climbing, and the ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools

Benefits

• Day one 100% Employer paid, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & LTD Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Corporate Discount Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Partnership Benefits

MLF PURPOSE/VISION

We empower communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless.

MLF MISSION

We provide food and clothing, cultivate community, and promote dignity to our homeless brothers and sisters in need.

CORE VALUES

The vision is supported by core values centered on our belief that homelessness is the result of a profound, catastrophic loss of family:

• God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life
• By virtue of being created by God in His image, we are all called to live in community and relationship with Him through each other
• The family is the original cell of social life
• You shall love your neighbor as yourself
• All members of the human family are equal in dignity
• The Lord God took the man and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and care for it. Gen 2:15

GOALS

• Transform the way people view the stereotype of those who find themselves homeless
• Reconnect the homeless to self, family and community
• Help the chronically homeless rediscover and utilize their God-given talents to do purposeful work
• Connect human to human, heart to heart through the fellowship of food and hospitality
• Inspire people into a lifestyle of abundance by giving their best first

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

These Guiding Principles are the basis upon which MLF team members make decisions, plan strategies, and interact with each other and our community. The principles define the kind of leaders we are striving to be.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MLF is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen based on ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.

Mobile Loaves & Fishes is an essential business that provides food, shelter, and other necessities of life for our neighbors who have experienced homelessness. We strive to joyfully maintain these essential services to those that are most in need in our community. ​Cultivating community, which is the essence of our work, is all about human to human, heart to heart connection. Thus, all employees of Mobile Loaves & Fishes are expected to work onsite to maintain the essential functions of the organization ​and to build relationships with the neighbors who call the Village home. All applicants should be aware of our essential business classification before applying for open positions.

Salary : $25 - $26