Maintenance Technician

Description:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life‑changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer‑fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

• Salary: $18.00 - $19.50

• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

• PTO is offered to full‑time and part‑time employees.

• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Training and career development.

• Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Responsible for maintenance activities as assigned, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, hardware, inventory control, painting, and other finishes. Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses of water, heating, gas and/or sewage systems. Additionally responsible for performing various mechanical tasks; conducting and maintaining comprehensive preventative/predictive maintenance programs: troubleshooting, repairing and enhancing the building of this facility in accordance with the mission statement of Metropolitan Ministries.

• Operate tools associated with trade: small trenchers, pipe cutters, reamers, threaders, sewer snakes, cables, soldering torches and various other hand tools.
• Configure, install, repair and maintain manual and electric irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair underground piping, electric and manual valves, and electrical and computerized timing clocks.
• Maintain and repair electric and gas hot water heaters, water softeners and filtration systems.
• Be willing and able to perform other required maintenance tasks including but not limited to:
• Carpentry
• HVAC, DX, air handler and window units
• Building structure, floor repairs and installation
• Wall preparations and covering; doors,
• Door locks and window repair
• Warehousing needs
• Landscaping efforts,
• Special event organizing
• Relocation of appliances and furniture as required.
• Successfully instruct and/or attend required training courses. Attend continuing education events and seminars as required by management.
• Locate and retrieve various supplies, parts, and building materials as needed to complete assigned projects.
• Support the Holiday Center and other Ministry events as directed.
• Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Attend required staff meetings and on‑going trainings. Complete other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED completed. Minimum of two years in general maintenance experience. Knowledge and experience in mechanical systems, tools associated with trades and operating handheld power tools. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

This position requires the ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary framework; must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be willing to be cross‑trained and utilized throughout the operations department. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, orally as well as in writing. Must demonstrate a heart for the ministry of serving poor and homeless families. The position requires a degree of maturity, sensitivity to issues of faith, cross cultural and diversity issues, and the social skill to handle job‑related matters in a professional and diplomatic…