Maintenance Technician (Bonaire)
Carry out maintenance at our broadcast facilities to enable the daily broadcast of the good news!
Got experience around tools? Are you a natural handyman? Can you believe that you could have a place on the mission field? A servant's heart, an ability to see needs and fill them, and a desire to see the Gospel go out to the world are what's needed to join our team in the Caribbean. You'd be making sure radio towers, HVAC systems, mission buildings and grounds are kept in good shape to facilitate the daily broadcast of the Good News.
Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so you would develop a team of partners who provide financially for your full salary and benefits as a part of this role. We do provide training, resources, and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals!
Maintenance Technician: Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
Perform maintenance of all types of physical plant and technical aspects of operating the TWR broadcast facilities.
Core Competencies:
Perform maintenance of all types of physical plant and technical aspects of operating the TWR broadcast facilities.
Core Competencies:
- Commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced by a personal relationship
- Excitement about being involved in full-time missions and willingness to develop a team of prayer and financial partners
- Cultural sensitivity within international teams and a team spirit
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow with attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and make basic repairs
- Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions
Responsibilities:
- Participate in all aspects of physical plant maintenance including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, minor electrical, basic grounds maintenance
- Assist in maintenance and proper alignment of satellite antennae, microwave antennae and associated hardware, feed-lines, etc.
- Participate in maintenance of towers and associated hardware, at heights above 400’
- Execute basic repairs of HVAC, automotive, small motors, fans, etc.
Desirable Qualifications:
- At least an Associate of Arts degree in physical plant maintenance, building contractor, electrician, automotive technician, electrical engineering, physics, HVAC, antenna rigging, or related field
- And/or equivalent license or certificates
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