Seasonal Maintenance Technician

About the role

Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit serving families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance activities such as carpentry, electric, plumbing, materials handling, painting and works with volunteers regularly to coordinate and manage tent parking needs
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing tent interior locations such as kids zone, hospitality, volunteer services, donor lane and all other tent departments
• Support other teams with loading and unloading and materials handling
• Lead volunteers to coordinate and manage tent parking
• Perform various mechanical tasks; troubleshooting, repairing and enhancing systems and subsystems in accordance with the mission statement of Metropolitan Ministries
• Operate tools associated with trades: drills, saws, forklift, pallet jacks and various other tools
• Configure, install, repair and maintain manual and electric systems
• Troubleshoot and repair shelving systems, temporary wall systems, canvas tents, tables, chairs, podiums, parking aids, way finding and other signs and banners
• Perform other required maintenance tasks including but not limited to: carpentry, building structure, floor repairs and installation, wall preparations and covering, doors, warehousing needs
• Locate and retrieve various supplies, parts, and building materials as needed to complete assigned projects
• Support the Holiday Center events as needed
• Support the team in other tasks as assigned
• Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals for tent operations
• Demonstrate a passion for the mission, vision, and guiding values of Metropolitan Ministries, in a cooperative manner within the organization to achieve the organization's goals

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in mechanical systems, tools associated with trade and operating hand held power tools
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary framework
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, orally as well as in writing
• Must demonstrate a heart for the ministry of serving poor and homeless families
• Degree of maturity, sensitivity to issues of faith, cross cultural and diversity issues, and the social skill to handle job-related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner

Physical requirements

• Must be able to tolerate outdoor temperatures consistent with Florida climate and endure prolonged standing/walking/bending/stooping and stretching
• Must be able to tolerate various temperatures consistent with outside seasonal changes and with refrigeration/freezer cold storage units
• Must be able to work in areas with low or no lighting
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs regularly
• Must be able to calculate mathematical equations as needed for maintenance purposes
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Pay & schedule

• Salary: $18.50
• Schedule: Monday - Saturday
• Assignment: 10/12/2026 - 1/15/2027
• Must be able to work flexible schedules during the holiday season (October-December) and special events