Work at Bethany International

Who We Are:

Bethany International is a Christian missions training and sending organization dedicated to mobilizing disciples of Jesus and the church worldwide for the increase of God’s Kingdom. Our campus is located in the west Bloomington suburb, right across the street from the Minnesota River. Bethany International’s campus includes a university, residential apartment buildings, and various businesses.

Job Duties:

• Operate and maintain low-pressure boilers
• Maintain and repair equipment including: boilers, pumps, air compressors, level controls, and residential appliances in multiple administrative, dormitories and residential buildings
• Work on a variety of general maintenance projects with other team members
• Mentor and teach younger staff and students about equipment maintenance
• Supervise other staff on boiler maintenance
• Work with Facility Director and Services team to develop a preventative maintenance plan

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Salary $38,000-$42,000/year
• Great work environment on friendly university campus

Requirements:

• Minnesota  2nd Class C boiler operator license upon hire
• 2 year experience in the operation of H.V.A.C, refrigeration, and plumbing system
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge about residential appliances
• Basic knowledge about general construction
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• At least two years’ experience of boiler operator
• Good people skills and the desire to work and mentor staff and students

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate the life of Jesus follower, consistent with Bethany International’s core       values.
• Participation in prayer meetings and weekly chapel services is expected.
• Expected to be a role model of the Christian faith for students of Bethany Global University.

Contact:

• If you have questions about the position, contact Matt Adair at 952-829-2762.

Please note that the selected candidate may be required to submit to a criminal records check and/or drug and alcohol screening.

#1: Ensure the kitchen is clean and meets state health code and quality department standards

• Ensure all equipment is in good repair and usable
• Ensure dishes and cookware are washed and put away as necessary
• Ensure kitchen cleaning and maintenance projects are complete as scheduled
• Ensure the random, unscheduled city health inspection visits are acceptable and reports are well received and subsequent actions taken to remedy concerns. Follow through on all needed reports
• Train all students and associates to know and adhere to state health codes and department standards
• Maintain vendor relations chemical provider and paper supplier
• Ensure chemical supply is well stocked
• Keep MSDS up to date
• Ensure everything is stocked and ready for meal times.
• Oversee fresh baked goods for all scheduled meals

#2: Train and mentor students effectively

• Provide a positive role model and be a mature Christian
• Teach and train all students effectively (able to communicate ideas and information clearly)
• Speak openly, truthfully, and in the right spirit to each individual student
• Work with students who need special attention (emotionally, spiritually, and vocationally)
• Train students to work together in unity and care for one another
• Prepare training materials for PT development
• Maintain accurate schedule for students to complete the correct number of PT hours in the semester

Working Conditions: 

• Working conditions are primarily indoors in an office environment
• Special events may call for light lifting and physical set up work

Work Hours:

• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday through Friday
• Occasional evenings required for special events

Position Requirements

• Completion of Food Handlers Certification
• Have 1+ year(s) of commercial kitchen experience
• Have experience leading and managing a team

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate the life of Jesus follower, consistent with Bethany International’s core       values.
• Participation in prayer meetings and weekly chapel services is expected.
• Expected to be a role model of the Christian faith for students of Bethany Global University.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Please note that the selected candidate may be required to submit to a criminal records check and/or drug and alcohol screening.

The secondary function of this position includes coordination and communication pertaining to BGU housing and all campus parking.

Key Responsibilities:

#1: Ensure Cleaning of the campus

• Provide hands on cleaning
• Provide oversight by organizing teams and delegating responsibilities for the day
• Create student’s schedules and managing timecards
• Ensure students are staying on task
• Provide floor maintenance by steam cleaning, buffing and other forms of floor care
• Ensure the facility meets state health codes, fire codes, and organizational standard

#2: Oversee housekeeping and hospitality teams

• Provide oversight for teams by organizing and delegating daily responsibilities
• Ensure guestrooms are ready and prepared for arriving guests by cleaning the room, checking for possible maintenance issues, and providing a welcoming atmosphere
• Organize guestroom services for conferences and other events that occur on campus
• Consistently update the guestroom reservation calendar, ensuring that details pertaining to a clean room are current.
• Prepare and clean apartments prior to resident’s arrival

#3: Provide clear communication between all parties as related to cleaning projects

• Take into consideration all other departments involved in the project and ensure clear and timely communication, whether verbal and/or written
• Clearly communicate to the students the details of each project to perform, including standards, expectations, and timelines

#4: Oversee set up and tear down for yearly events

• Organize and delegate teams to prepare specific areas for events
• Organize and delegate teams to clean specific areas after events are completed

#5: Provide facility supervision for BGU student housing & all campus parking

• Update dorm building diagrams to accurately reflect maximum capacity
• Update dorm housing documents
• Main point of contact for students pertaining to maintenance and facility related issues
• Prepare and update exit documents for summer dorm renters
• Assist in coordinating end of semester dorm housing transitions
• Coordinate dorm housing key preparation and distribution per semester transition

Parking

• Oversee parking request and invoicing for students
• Oversee parking request for staff/campus residents
• Point of contact for parking related questions and ticketing issues
• Update campus parking map and policies
• Keep accurate stock of parking tags
• Coordinate parking for events
• Update campus parking information monthly

Due to emergencies or other events that may occur, the cleaning supervisor will share on-call responsibilities with the rest of the Services team.

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products; specifically, Excel and Word.
• Must have an associate’s degree
• Must have experience in leading/managing teams for at least 2+ years
• Must have good verbal & written communication
• Must have experience in Cleaning procedures
• Mature, growing Christian faith
• Strong relational skills along with high levels of interpersonal skills
• High capacity for leading large groups of people
• Self-starter; effective planner and implementer
• Efficient with time management
• Effective team player
• Comfortable in written and verbal communication
• Creative and energetic problem solver
• Sustained positive attitude

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Please note that the selected candidate may be required to submit to a criminal records check and/or drug and alcohol screening.

• Act as culture creator and curator for inclusion of students with disabilities at Bethany Global University (BGU) and to the Christian community at large.  BGU staff and students will see, participate and experience the rewards of inclusion.  A culture of inclusion will ensure staff cooperation, passionate volunteers, care-giving mentors and Resident Assistants (RA’s) and natural supports for Beyond Limits students.
• Recruit, manage and inspire Beyond Limits staff  (Education Specialist, Employment Specialist and Student Connector) and RA’s in sufficient numbers to support the organization within the allotted budget.
• Recruit incoming students for Beyond Limits through personal contact, networking, social media and any means necessary to support the goals set by the board. (Goal is currently 5-7% of the BGU student body of approximately 200 total students).
• Provide board leadership as head of staff to include: 1. Working with the board president to manage accounting services, including projections, fees and tuition cost. 2. Review program implementation and development with programing sub-committee. 3. Provide hands on fund raising leadership to accomplish the fund raising goals set by the board.
• Create and curate a culture of communication for all involved.  Parents will feel confidence and become active partners in the process.  Students will understand expectations and requirements.  Beyond Limits staff will catch and help create the vision. BGU staff will catch, create, and implement inclusion on campus.
• Work with county Developmental Disabilities services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services and parents to request and obtain needed support and payment for Beyond Limits tuition and fees for which they qualify. Understand the complexities of social service funding in order to garner the greatest amount of funding with the least amount of red tape.

Qualifications:

• A four-year (or greater) college degree
• A seasoned Christ follower able to lead others in the Christian faith
• Relevant experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Relevant experience leading teams and managing staff
• Relevant experience with Christian ministry

 Requirements:

• The flexibility of a contortionist – A monitor and adjust leadership style coupled with the ability to relate to a diverse group of people, from students with disabilities to college presidents.
• The dependability of a Die-hard battery – Can be counted on to do what they say and get done what needs to get done even when it’s hard.
• The leak stopping power of a plumber  – A wide range of problem solving skills from logistics to people issues.
• The spark of an electrician – Self-motivated with the ability to create ideas and do what it takes to see them come to fruition.
• The persistence of a dog with an old sock – a stick-to-itiveness and ability to keep going when the going gets tough.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Please note that the selected candidate may be required to submit to a criminal records check and/or drug and alcohol screening.