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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 For a full-time volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US 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 Mow lawns and open grass areas Trim edges around walks, flower beds, and walls Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged areas Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides * Uses blower to keep sidewalks clean of loose grass, leaves, and debris, and remove litter Spread salt and shovel snow on public passage ways Clean out drainage ditches and culverts Repair fences, gates, walls, and walks Paint fences and outbuildings 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 High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 18 years old General operating knowledge of grounds equipment Requires attention to detail and the ability to follow directions Six months to a year of experience Must view this position as a ministry 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

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.