4 Skilled Labor jobs

Mar 06, 2019
Groundskeeper - Paid Featured
Do you enjoy working outdoors and seeing the fruit of your labor? Do you have experience with grounds equipment and yard maintenance? Become part of the JAARS team that makes Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. It takes many hands and a team effort to accomplish the task. Your skilled position will free others to use their skills to help further Bible translation, too. Brief Description Maintain grounds of JAARS commercial and residential property A full-time, paid position   Responsibilities Use equipment that can include commercial zero turn mowers, string trimmers, and edgers Use and sharpen hand tools, including loppers, shears, shovels, and rakes Edge various areas around campus Prune shrubs and trees Spray with herbicides and insecticides, fertilize lawns Spread salt, shovel snow Shovel out ditches, culverts Make minor repairs on equipment Assist with other department needs Demonstrate a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS, and help us live them effectively Education and Experience General knowledge of grounds equipment and yard maintenance High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 18 years old Six months to a year of experience To Apply JAARS Employee e-Application OR JAARS Employee Application-Print To apply for this position, please submit application to HR_Director@jaars.org or call (704) 843-6150 with questions.
JAARS, Inc. Waxhaw, NC, USA Full time
Oct 29, 2018
Plumber Featured
CAM Plumber Would you love to make an eternal impact with your work as a plumber? JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote and difficult places on earth. The JAARS Center has many miles of well and wastewater pipes to maintain and over 40 commercial and residential buildings. Plumbing jobs are overwhelming for just one plumber and we need another team member to come alongside and help. Could you be the answer to that problem? Consider serving the mission field by serving at JAARS. Brief Description Responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing pipes for water, heating, and drainage systems. For full-time volunteer or staff person who raises support Able to work in the US Responsibilities Rep air and maintain plumbing of faucets, drains, and public restrooms in commercial and residential buildings Provide maintenance on four inch water mains, irrigations, non-potable water supply system, and gravity feed sewer to a pumping station Study building plans and working drawings to determine tools required and installation sequence Inspect structure to locate and mark mounting points, obstructions, pipe connections, and passage holes May specialize in construction and work as part of a construction team Education & Experience Recognized training and experience in plumbing installation and repair Two years of commercial and residential experience Licensed Plumber desired but not required JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values   Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation
JAARS, Inc. 7405 Jaars Road, Waxhaw, NC, USA Full time
Apr 18, 2019
Maintenance & Fleet Coordinator
$18.00 hourly
Job Title:   Maintenance and Fleet Supervisor Area/Location:   Facilities / Portland, Oregon Reports To:   Executive Director, Cityteam Portland Subordinates:   Volunteers Classification:   Coordinator / 20-hours per week / non-exempt Salary: Range starts at $18-hour, DOE   JOB SUMMARY   Cityteam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of Cityteam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the front-lines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.   Cityteam Portland is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Fleet Coordinatorto ensure the successful day to day operation of our ministry facility and fleet. In this role you will be responsible for the appearance and ongoing and preventive maintenance of our building and vehicle fleet. Our Maintenance and Fleet Coordinatorshould be highly organized and experienced in light commercial equipment, vehicle, and facility maintenance and repair. We work in a fast-paced, occasionally unpredictable atmosphere with limited resources. No two days are ever the same, so we are looking for someone who can pivot quickly and exhibit grace in a Christ-like manner. Our ideal candidate will have a servant’s heart and have the expertise to ensure our facility operates in a safe and efficient way.   The Maintenance & Fleet Coordinator position is a 20-hour a week non-exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversee all preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance projects. Perform skilled labor in construction, plumbing, electrical, equipment maintenance, carpentry, painting, and other related areas. Develop and maintain a list of needed repairs and improvements. Choose and work with vendors for equipment repair and maintenance. Manage the fleet of Cityteam Portland vehicles. Build a small team of client and volunteer drivers. Occasionally complete the pickup and deliveries of goods and donations. Solicit both participation in and financial support for facility projects as needed. Occasionally oversee volunteers and groups assisting with building projects. Ensure that all paperwork and bills are processed in a timely manner according to the guidelines established by the Finance Department. Communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of socioeconomic, education, and cultural backgrounds. Participate in Portland staff activities and meetings, as available. Help with other projects, as assigned by Executive Director.   PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Physical Demands Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time Walk, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Push 100 pounds Lift and carry 75 pounds Hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms   Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent 21 years of age or older Valid Oregon Driver’s License with a clean record No DUI in the past 10-years Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in equipment, vehicle, and facility maintenance and repair Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite   Preferred Education and Experience 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience Prior supervisory experience Familiarity with drug and alcohol recovery principles   Additional Eligibility Qualifications for Cityteam Ministries Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers Must have compatible theology on major issues of Cityteam's Statement of Faith Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ
Cityteam Ministries Portland, OR Part time