MorningStar Mission

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We're hiring a new position--Facilities Associate at our Joliet location, and we're looking for hearts ready to serve with love and purpose.
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Position Summary:  In partnership with the Director of Facilities, responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all MorningStar Mission properties, facilities, equipment, and related systems to ensure they remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of MorningStar Mission properties, facilities, equipment, and machinery, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and general repairs (as certified).
• Complete work orders and emergency maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner, prioritizing tasks appropriately and maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Ensure facility safety and compliance through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, snow and ice removal, and adherence to OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with staff, volunteers, residents, and outside contractors to support facility projects, provide basic instruction to work-therapy participants, and ensure maintenance needs are addressed professionally and cooperatively.
• Maintain effective communication and accountability by coordinating purchases and service needs with the Director of Facilities and providing regular updates and reports on projects and completed work.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Christian faith and compassion for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction, with the ability to demonstrate and share Christ’s love through words and actions.
• Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair, with the ability to safely operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and physical capability, including the ability to regularly stand, bend, lift, and reach; lift up to 50 lbs.; and safely operate ladders, lifts, and other equipment.
• Dependable team player and effective trainer, with strong communication skills, integrity, adaptability, and the ability to work cooperatively with staff, residents, volunteers, and contractors.
• Basic computer and administrative skills, including email, Word, internet use, reading, writing, and basic math; must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to safely operate a box truck.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Faith-Alignment Requirement: MorningStar Mission Ministries is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and relieving the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry. As such, each employee (other than temporary or part-time thrift workers) must have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
• General maintenance experience, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, with knowledge of building construction and equipment operation.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.

Generous benefits offered to full-time regular employees:
• Targeting $21/hour pay
Plus--outstanding health plan with BCBS; effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Health Reimbursement Account where MorningStar Mission reimburses employees up to $6,400 per year.
• Dental and Vision: Coverage paid 100% by MorningStar Mission; effective on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 403b Retirement Plan with matching contributions following one year of employment
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation, sick time and Short Term Disability coverage paid by MorningStar Mission
• Life Insurance: premium paid by MorningStar Mission
• Thrift store discount and free meals during working shift from the MSM kitchen!

This position is 100% on-site, Joliet, IL and facilities in the surrounding community.