Primary duties include carpentry repairs, remodeling and new construction. This may include assisting the director/coordinator and the staff team in maintaining The Homes housing and equipment.  This includes roofing; siding; tile; concrete work; plumbing; electrical; use of commercial power equipment for facility maintenance; installing cabinets, trim, windows and doors; drywall installation; and willingness to do anything asked of you.

Responsibilities vary depending on placement and may include teaching, administration, student support, operations, or other ministry roles aligned with the applicant’s skills and calling.

Understand AC theory well enough to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair AC units on Ethnos360 property. Supervise volunteer workers. As needed, assist in concrete work, preparation for severe weather, setting up for events, and helping residents with small personal projects. Other duties as assigned.

Maintain The Homes ministry vehicles and mechanical equipment. Assist with the operation of the above-mentioned equipment as schedule allows. Maintain The Homes air conditioning systems. Organize the garage. Maintain the tools, stock of supplies, and maintenance records. Other duties as assigned. 

• Assist with remodels of current housing/offices as needed (layout, framing, siding. Roofing, trim, drywall, acoustic ceilings)
• Assist with new construction projects (both residential and commercial)
• Concrete work- forming, pouring, finishing.
• Assist with maintenance work requests when assigned
• Oversee work detail students when assigned. Occasionally training in carpentry and building skills
• Assist department with after-hours facility emergencies as needed.

• Work with grounds crew as needed in the following areas-

1. Maintain lawns
2. Mowing (both riding and push mowers)
3. Pick up rocks, toys, trash, etc. for mowing safety
4. Trim work (running a weed-eater)
5. Round-up weed killer - 3 times yearly,

• Organize snow removal and de-icing (prep work and supplies)

                  a) Main sidewalks

                  b) Guest room sidewalks

                  c) Wash house sidewalks

                  d) Roads

• Help with road maintenance:

                  a) Clean out culverts (4 - 6 times a year)

                  b) Clean out swales (4 - 6 times a year)

                  c) Road grading and pothole repair as needed

• Prep firewood (mostly for outdoor fire pits and guest house)

                  a) Determine amount

                  b) Cut & split

                  c) Supply to designated areas

• Clean building gutters
• Assist in overseeing student work detail crews who help with center grounds tasks