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Reporting to the Maintenance Director, the Maintenance Manager/Technician II performs skilled work in the fields of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and roofing trades. This position also supervises work done in these fields by other Maintenance staff or outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Maintenance Director on project management, supervisory duties, and scheduling the department’s workload.
• Performs advanced supervisory maintenance/ custodial work.
• Plans, assigns and oversees the work of maintenance, custodial, and construction personnel, including estimating work hours, scheduling and coordinating activities with contractors and management.
• Estimates and requisitions materials and supplies required for projects.
• Troubleshoots and evaluates maintenance issues campus-wide and effect repairs, maintains inventories and equipment, and keeps complete and accurate records of repairs and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of skilled experience* in one or more of the following trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or roofing; OR, six years of experience as a Maintenance Technician I.
• Supervisory level in Maintenance / Custodial / Construction experience* is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project designers, project managers and directors.
• Operate a boom lift of 36’or less, operate a forklift. Ability to obtain certifications to operate.
• Duties will require working other than Monday through Friday and/or other than regular work hours.
• Applicant will lead and be part of a facility team; must have the ability to work independently or with a team as necessary.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Preference may be given for additional job-specific education including trade schools and specialty programs. Construction and/or landscaping experience is a plus.
• Some knowledge of World War II history or history education.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

* One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

The successful candidate can perform physically demanding labor that may include:

• Standing and maneuvering for long periods of time.
• Working in an outside environment subject to inclement weather conditions, with possible and/or frequent exposure to sun, humidity, and high or low temperatures
• Work around loud machinery, noise and/or pronounced vibration.
• Regularly work with exposure to dust and allergens, hazardous materials such as oils, grease, solvents, glues, adhesives, cleaning and de-greasing solutions and other chemicals
• Regularly reach, grasp, pull, push, and carry various equipment and furniture across various types of surfaces.
• Exert physical energy with frequent maneuvering, stooping, crouching, bending at waist and knees; maneuver, twist, crawl and work in confined and cramped spaces (such as attics, crawl spaces, etc.); twist body up to 45-degree angle; frequently stretching, reaching and kneeling while operating tools and equipment; using proper bending and lifting techniques.
• Regularly lift and/or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), with or without assistance, from floor level to above shoulder level; climb and descend ladders up to 16 feet high and/or stairs (with heavy objects with or without assistance); work on wet, slippery surfaces.
• Wear and work using personal protective and safety equipment when appropriate and/or required (including a respirator).
• Operate and manipulate hand, electric and all types of structural tools and equipment; understanding that there is exposure to sharp blades from tools and equipment.

TYPICAL EQUIPMENT USE: May include, but not limited to current office technologies including computers, printers, telephones and copiers; use hand and power tools necessary to perform the duties assigned; other equipment common to the field to which the position is assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements of The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, including possessing and maintaining a valid Texas Driver’s License. This position may require operating an Admiral Nimitz Foundation, Texas Historical Commission or personal vehicle in order to complete assigned work within the scope of the position's duties.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a Full-time position with compensation in the range of $16-$17 per hour. Benefits include health insurance, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays. A 401-B retirement savings account is offered. The applicant’s lifestyle must be flexible enough to work evenings and weekends when required.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a cover letter and resume detailing relevant qualifications and experience, and three references to the Maintenance Director Brad Burge at bburge@nimitzfoundation.org.

Please include the “Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Technician II" in the subject line of the email.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

VISTA Summary

The Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA program places AmeriCorps VISTA members in full service with our campus and community partners for a one-year period. During this year, members spend 35 hours per week on their host site’s campus or with one of that campus’s community partners to work on building systems and programs that support low-income college students and community members. The VISTA member’s work is to build capacity, meaning that rather than directly serving the community, they’re enhancing or creating systems, structures, and resources that support the direct anti-poverty work. Campus Compact functions as the central VISTA program hub, performing program administration, offering training and support to VISTA members and their projects, and connecting the work happening in individual projects both to similar work happening nationwide and back to AmeriCorps. For detailed program information and FAQs, please visit our website.

Service Term

• June 17, 2024 - June 16, 2025

Position Description

The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, provides the nation’s most comprehensive account of World War II in the Asiatic Pacific theater. Our mission is to use our collection to promote responsible citizenship and leadership by inspiring all generations to understand the enduring impact and relevance of the Pacific War.

The VISTA member will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a new program at the National Museum of the Pacific War that will aid in our mission. This project aims to address educational disparities and cycles of poverty by providing underserved schools with access to high-quality educational resources. The focus of this initiative involves the creation of engaging traveling trunks that are designed to enhance K-12 academic success, foster student engagement, and develop crucial socio-emotional skills.

The project involves extensive research and development to establish a sustainable program that will make a lasting impact. The VISTA member will be tasked with creating two traveling trunks from their research that consist of lesson plans aligned to state and national educational standards, supplemental activities, and artifacts from our Education Outreach Collection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research to identify educational needs within underserved schools and best practices for traveling trunk programs.
• Develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the traveling trunk program.
• Create templates for lesson plans, supplemental activities, and artifact selection for the traveling trunk program.
• Researches and understands the needs, interests, and concerns of educators and students to ensure resources and programs are relevant, impactful, and needed through surveys and developing an Advisory Board.
• Works closely with curatorial, archives, and education to utilize primary source materials.
• Create two engaging lesson plans with specific themes and curate a diverse range of supplemental activities, resource guides, and artifacts to be included with each lesson plan.
• Ensure that all elements of the program, including lesson plans, activities, and artifacts align with the theme and educational standards on both the state and national level.
• Attend onboarding, weekly meetings, and training sessions coordinated by the National Museum of the Pacific War’s education team.
• Attend orientation, weekly meetings, days of service, and trainings/retreats coordinated by Campus Compact
• Complete data collection and reporting activities required by Campus Compact and AmeriCorps Preferred Qualifications ○ Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness, high energy and a passion for education and the Museum’s mission.
• Experience with project management, program creation, and/or K-12 curriculum development.

• Strong research and writing skills with an ability to engage different audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to collaborate cross-departmentally and work independently without close oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Zoom, Canva, email communication, and internet research.
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish is preferred). Requirements
• Must have some college, prefer a BA/BS or equivalent experience
• US Citizen, national, DACA status, or legal permanent resident
• Must be able to complete federal background check
• Access to personal vehicle

Logistics

• Status: In-Person
• Hours : M – F, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M

Americorps Vista Benefits

• Bi-weekly living allowance of $877.66
• End of service award (AmeriCorps member must choose one of two options; requires completion of full term of service to receive)
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,895)
• End-of-Service Cash Stipend ($1,803.10)
• Relocation stipend for candidates moving more than 50 miles ($750)
• Mileage reimbursement for candidate moving more than 50 miles ($0.40/mile)
• Healthcare benefits (AmeriCorps member must choose one of two options)
• Healthcare allowance for out-of-pocket expenses ○ Basic healthcare coverage

• 10 Days Personal Leave
• 10 Days Sick Leave
• 14 Days Holiday Leave
• Childcare assistance for children under 13 years of age (income dependent)
• Student loan forbearance or deferment for certain loans
• 1 year of noncompetitive eligibility for federal positions*
• Access to professional development opportunities provided by Campus Compact & AmeriCorps Additional Host-Site Benefits:
• Professional development opportunities available

How to Apply

You can apply to this position two ways:

My AmeriCorps.gov Application

• Visit this link https://my.americorps.gov/mp/l... and apply to the position through the my.AmeriCorps.gov system
  
• Note: The myAmeriCorps system is sometimes finicky and can be hard to update – if that website says “no longer accepting applications,” please feel free to reach out to our team via email at vista@compact.org to check.
• For support using the myAmeriCorps portal, please see this document VISTA Applicant myAmeriCorps Portal Tips - Google Drive.

Apply Directly to the Site

• Reach out to the site contact, Kyna Stys, via kstys@nimitzfoundation.org with your resume and information
• Title the email “VISTA Application: Your Name” to ensure it’s not missed

Deadline

The last day to submit an application for this position is May 8th, 2024; however, positions are filled on a rolling basis, and we recommend applying as soon as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The duties are to perform entry-level building maintenance and construction work. Work involves assisting in maintaining and repairing buildings, utility systems, stationary equipment, and operating motorized equipment. The new employee will work under close supervision, with minimum latitude, for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Applicants must be able to work with a team, and maintain safety protocols, must be able to lift 50lbs, and must have basic computer knowledge. The job may require emergency repair maintenance day or night in adverse weather conditions. Hours are from 8a-5p and must be 18 years of age, and have a valid Texas driver's license.

The applicant's hourly pay is based on experience and knowledge, and any other state licenses held by the applicant. Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick leave, retirement plans, and paid insurance.

Examples of Work Performed:

• May perform general housekeeping duties including restrooms, buildings, and grounds
• Special events & ceremonies support including chairs, tables, and break down
• Performs maintenance and repair work such as plumbing, masonry, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical, mechanical
• May assist with maintenance including repair of machinery, equipment systems, and components, and other mechanical systems.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and climb ladders
• May maintain and repair sprinkler systems
• May mow lawns, edge walkways, and curbs, trim shrubbery and maintain formal garden and flowerbeds
• Load and unload supplies and materials
• Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment, systems, and maintain files
• Perform related work tasks as assigned

Schedule: 8-hour shift (Variable: the museum campus is open daily)

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in building, maintenance, and repair work preferred. High school education or equivalent is preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application below and include a cover letter and resume. For more information, please email NTruan@NimitzFoundation.org.