Facilities Maintenance Associate 1 + PAID BENEFITS

Facilities Maintenance Associate I

Full-time (40 hours/week)

Reports to: Director of Facilities

THE POSITION

The Facilities Maintenance Associate I will be an integral part of the team at The

Gathering by ensuring that buildings are cleaned, well-maintained and ready to welcome

all who come through our doors. If you are someone who has an interest in gaining

hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, janitorial, and other

building trades - and enjoy working with your hands - This position is ideal for you.

This role will offer lots of opportunities to learn through work, problem solve and be part of

a mission-driven team that seeks to serve others through Christ.

*NO 24 hour on-call

*NO required certifications

*This position is ideal for someone who is looking to start or advance their career in

maintenance.

THE BENEFITS

The Gathering offers a generous time off policy and schedule flexibility, very competitive

pay, 100% paid health insurance for full-time employees, as well as eligibility for many

other benefits such as: 401K, 401K matching, Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account,

Vision Insurance, Life Insurance and Paid Time off. This position is primarily a day shift

position with regular and predictable hours. The Gathering is a workplace that is truly

interested in your success. We are looking for an individual to join our team and are

willing to invest in the right person. All needed training will be provided. The ideal

candidate will bring a great attitude, mechanical aptitude and enjoy working to better the

community.

WHO HELPS YOU SUCCEED AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT

Direct Supervisor: Director of Facilities

Senior Leader: Executive Director of Operations

THE QUALIFICATIONS

- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated.

- Able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the

ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, climb ladders, and/or use lifts to heights over 30 feet

- High School Diploma or Equivalency required

- Demonstrate at least some basic skills in at least some of the following trades: carpentry,

plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing, drywall/painting, grounds maintenance, and

janitorial. (We are willing to train the right candidate)

- Good organizational and planning skills, and an ability to work independently and with teams

of staff and volunteers as needed

- Computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft products and/or Google tools is preferred.

(We are willing to train the right candidate)

- Current valid driver's license an acceptable driving record; must have transportation

- Must have basic hand tools

- Embrace Gathering staff values: Be positive. Be proactive. Be equippers. Be innovative. Be

invitational. Be adaptable.WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Building Maintenance: Assist the team with light carpentry, basic plumbing repair, basic

electrical repair, light bulbs, basic wall repair, painting as needed, basic masonry repair,

cleaning gutters, flashing and other exterior repairs, and minor repairs to mechanical, electrical

and HVAC systems and equipment, and assess functionality of all safety systems

- Janitorial: oversee cleaning contractors and inventory supplies. Perform deep cleaning such

as high dusting, periodically cleaning windows, shampooing carpets, etc.. Occasionally

ensuring trash is emptied, sweeping, mopping, check paper towel/toilet paper/soap

dispensers, etc., especially on contractor off days.

- Grounds Maintenance: Working with volunteers to maintain shrubs, weeding, mulching,

trimming, repairing exterior walkways, parking lot cracks and holes, exterior sign

maintenance, litter, pest control and minor snow removal.

- Other: set up and teardown for events as needed, equipment assembly, keep storage

organized, assist with setup of new systems and equipment and other duties as assigned

WHO ARE WE AT THE GATHERING

Why we exist (Vision):

The Gathering exists to create Christian community that is compelling for new generations of

people in St. Louis.

What we do (Mission):

Our primary task is to invite new people to become deeply committed followers of Christ.

How we do it (Practices):

We deepen our faith by following Christ through five shared practices:

- Worship

- Learning in CoreGroups

- Prayer

- Giving

- Service

What we value in our staff:

- Positivity

- Adaptability

- Innovation

- Proactivity

- Invitation

- Equipping others