Facilities Technician - FMI MI

Focus on the Family•Greenville, MI

21h•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Focus Marriage Institute in Michigan is a retreat center that provides marriage counseling intensives that transform hurting marriages. Join our team where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding and the purpose is eternal. The Facilities Technician - FMI position exists to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through landscaping and maintenance. Requires occasional supervision and refers only specific, unusual problems to supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of experience in building maintenance or construction
Must be able to operate a UTV, tractor, and mower
Must have clean driving record
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry; Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with employees in other departments
Ability to provide each guest with an experience that is characterized by highly attentive service, excellence, and cleanliness; Ability to work independently without immediate supervision
Various construction trades power and hand tools; Heavy equipment, i.e., forklifts, tractors, large trucks
Ability to research, make a diagnosis and repair system problems and failures
Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to push/pull up to 30lbs
Must be able to bend and reach above head
Must be comfortable on ladders and roofs
Some exposure to gases, odors, fumes, and sharp utensils
Occasional holiday and weekend work is required

Responsibilities

Maintains all buildings and structures on property
Prioritizes campus-wide preventative maintenance and predictive repairs
Repairs indoor and outdoor light fixtures and replaces bulbs
Monitors and maintains water storage tank, wellhouse, and well
Makes minor carpentry repairs
Repairs minor plumbing problems as directed
Maintains water softener and water filtration systems, replacing filters and adding salt on a regular basis
Hauls and stocks firewood and cleans fire pit
Maintains parking areas
Plumbing: Leak resolution, fixture replacement, toilet maintenance, and repair
Maintains fire extinguishers
Maintains and cleans HVAC systems and replaces filters regularly, many of which are in attics and tight spaces requiring crawling in confined spaces and use of an extension ladder
Maintains property, facilities, sidewalks, parking areas, and trails so they are safe and secure for clients, guests, and employees
Maintains and organizes all tools and equipment used in maintenance tasks
Maintains and fuels campus vehicles, including guest shuttle and UTV
Mows lawns, weed-eats, edges along sidewalks, and weeds and maintains flower beds as needed
Removes, trims, and maintains trees as needed
Maintains road and parking lot and maintains the appearance of the grounds
Maintains sidewalks and keeps free of debris
Cleans and maintains building exteriors
Ongoing plant and yard care, irrigation system management, and repair
Removes snow and ice on road, parking lot, and sidewalks
Pressure washes sidewalks
Performs minor facility and equipment repairs
Troubleshoots and repairs plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling issues and liaises with contractors if needed
Serves as consultant to GM on mechanical, grounds, and facility as needed
Stocks/maintains garage and all storage areas
Works with and provides access to vendors for various trades
Works with Hospitality team in all areas of hospitality, including cleaning cabins, chapel, and Hospitality Center as needed
Assists with serving guests, cooking, and kitchen cleaning as needed
Performs other duties as assigned