General Maintenance Technician

Do you enjoy working with your hands and making repairs? Do you like making things work like new again? Do you find satisfaction in a job well done?

Consider being a part of our maintenance team caring for the facilities and equipment at JAARS—so we can help make Bible translation and language development possible.

Multiple positions, each is for 20–40 hours per week. For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform basic tasks and preventative maintenance
• Apply basic fixes and repairs to machines, equipment, systems, and structures
• Conduct routine inspections and troubleshoot equipment and systems
• Check electrical wiring to identify issues
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals on projects
• Report issues found to the maintenance manager
• Complete and record job tickets daily
• Be reliable, with a keen eye for detail

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
• High school diploma or equivalent, and proven maintenance experience
• Skilled in the use of hand and electrical tools
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings and repair manuals
• Good organizational, time management, and follow up skills
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills