Land & Sea Operations Fleet Maintenance Manager

We are seeking a person with management skills to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and projected replacement of the Land & Sea Operations fleet of motorcycles, 4 wheel drive vehicles and watercraft used to train missionaries to serve safely and effectively in challenging environments.

The ideal candidate will already have a background in fleet management and/or mechanical repair and maintenance. He or she will also have good interpersonal skills, and a well developed work ethic.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to learn new skills and crosstrain in other areas of Land & Sea Operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Schedule preventative maintenance for the JAARS base motorcycle, 4WD, and watercraft training fleet.
• Expedite timely repairs as needed.
• Assign PM and repair jobs to the lead mechanic/shop foreman
• In cooperation with the Training Director, ensure that an adequate number of vehicles/watercraft are operational for scheduled training events.
• In cooperation with the Training Director, rotate the use of the training fleet units.
• Ensure that maintenance consumables and common repair parts are kept in stock.
• Project future replacements of training fleet units for budget purposes.
• In cooperation with the Operations Director, develop and track maintenance schedules for overseas assets.
• Oversee the continued training and professional development of the Land and Sea Ops mechanics.

Position Requirements

• A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth.
• Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Management of people, time and resources.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel overseas and work in challenging environments from time to time.

Preferred Skill/Abilities/experience

• Mechanical repair and maintenance background.
• Cross cultural experience.
• Overseas missions experience.