Ranch Maintenance Technician

About Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries:

Our mission is to build, strengthen, and restore Arkansas families for the glory of God. We are compelled by the Gospel to pursue justice for the children and families of Arkansas. Family is the foundation of healthy childhoods, healthy churches and healthy communities. Families are in a battle for health, hope and wholeness. They cannot face the battle alone. We are here to hold up the family. We are here to stand with them and for them, giving families the strength needed to succeed.

About the role

• The Ranch Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Ranch Director of Operations to ensure that the Ranch is appropriately maintained.

What you'll do

• Under the supervision of Ranch Director, the Ranch Maintenance Technician will assist in keeping Ranch facilities and property well maintained in working order. The primary duty areas include:
  
  1. Assisting with Ranch construction and remodel projects which will include:
  a. Demolition/Tear Out
  b. Carpentry
  c. Drywall patching and repair
  d. Installing plumbing fixtures
  e. Work with electrical systems and electrical appliances
  f. Roof repair
  
  2. Complete building maintenance tasks such as:
  a. Diagnose and service utility issues to buildings (electrical service, plumbing, hvac)
  b. Paint/stain interior walls, woodwork, and trim and exterior siding and decks
  c. Roof and chimney maintenance and repair
  d. Power washing and cleaning
  e. Clean and repair gutters and downspouts
  f. Replace window and door screens
  
  3. Lawn and Landscape Maintenance:
  a. Mowing and trimming lawn areas
  b. Landscape bed weeding and mulching
  c. Tree and shrub pruning
  d. Fence painting, repair, and construction
  e. Maintain walkways, driveways, and roads on the ranch
  
  4. Assist with miscellaneous ranch and ministry tasks such as:
  a. Moving and transporting furniture, appliances, and equipment
  b. Working with Ranch volunteers, guests, and staff members
  c. Care and feeding of horses, cattle, or other ranch animals
  d. Light vehicle maintenance and repair (tire patching, oil changes, wiper blade installation, changing batteries, etc.)
  
  5. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  a. Familiar with safe use of common farm and shop tools and equipment.
  b. Safe operation of farm and lawn equipment and other vehicles/equipment.
  c. Willingness to learn new skills and collaborate with others on the job.
  d. Personal initiative and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
  e. Able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
  f. Comfortable working on ladders and around construction sites.
  g. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
  h. Maintain professional workplace attitude and appearance.
  i. Ability to maintain positive work relationships appropriate to working in a Christian ministry environment involving children, families, guests, and volunteers.
  
  The Ranch Maintenance Technician position is expected to provide 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends as needed, any overtime must be approved by your supervisor.
• High School/GED completion required. Trade/technical training preferred.