Maintenance Associate

## Description

**Position****Description**

*Wheeler Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry whose designated purpose is religious. We are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping those experiencing homelessness and those in need. Wheeler Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Wheeler Mission Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith, Core Values, and**Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed. Employees are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.*

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| **Job Title:** Maintenance Associate | **Exempt/Non-Exempt:** Non-Exempt |

| **Reports to:** Director of Facilities | **Full or Part-time:** Full-time |

| **Team:** Ministry Services | |

**Position Summary:**

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for providing excellent and consistent maintenance of building structures, fixtures, and mechanical and electrical systems at Wheeler Mission's shelter and resident facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Indianapolis community. The Maintenance Associate will rotate between Wheeler's facilities in Indianapolis, providing service where needed.

## Qualifications

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

**Brief description of duties in order of priority**

**Key Area:** Dependability and Work Ethic

• Consistently punctual and present for all scheduled shifts
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Actively seeks feedback for personal improvement.
• Completes tasks accurately and promptly.

**Key Area:** Commitment to Quality and Safety

• Demonstrates patience and precision in maintenance-related work.
• Shows keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to work independently and ensure high-quality results.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and complete appropriate documentation.
• Has ability to safely operate gas powered equipment such as lawn mower, small tractor snow removal equipment, power sprayers, snow blowers, and weed cutting mowers.

**Key Area:** Flexibility and Mobility

• Willingness to travel between multiple locations for duty fulfillment.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions, in crowded spaces, and within time constraints.
• Preparedness to be on emergency call when needed.

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:**

## This position has no direct reports but may be asked to assist in the supervision of volunteers.

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| Competencies Required | | |

| **Unique for this job** | **Unique for this job** | |

| Adaptability | Problem Solving | |

| Timeliness | Attention to Detail | |

| Action Orientation | Patience | |

| Self-Motivation | | |

| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | | |

| **Education/Experience:** - Basic understanding of all phases of building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, drywall, painting, groundskeeping, and maintenance. - Experience working with tools related to all phases of general grounds landscaping and building maintenance. - Previous construction/maintenance experience - A high school diploma or HSE equivalent | | |

| **Technical/Software Knowledge:** - Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word - Basic computer skills **Mission Alignment:** - Belief in the inerrancy of the Holy Bible - Adherence to WM Employee Policies - Alignment with WM Core Values: - Christ-Centered Purpose - Faithful Stewardship - Excellence - Grace and Truth | | |

**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:** To perform the essential job functions of this position, a candidate must be able to:

• Climb and safely use step ladders, extension ladders, and scaffolding
• Lift 50 pounds without assistance
• Endurance to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Work outside in various weather conditions including inclement weather if necessary
• Work in various layouts of facilities that serve individuals experiencing homeles