Is God calling you to ministry?
For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolinaor a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.
CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:
All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.
Department Detail –The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove (BGTC) was founded in 1987 by Billy and Ruth Graham to offer a retreat for people to leave the demands of daily life to study the Bible. The mission of the BGTC is “Training People in God’s Word to Win Others to Christ.”
The Property Services department at the Cove consists of the following areas: Building Maintenance, Technical Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, our Safety Program, our RV Volunteer Ministry, Energy Management, and Project Management. The department is committed to providing a distraction free, beautiful and safe facility for our guests. Our mission statement is “Preparing this Place for People to Meet with God”.
Job Summary –The Systems Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with maintenance of technical, electrical, communication, and mechanical systems within BGTC facilities.
Ministry Requirements
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer
- Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits
- Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations
- Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Property Services Technical Supervisor and Technical Coordinator with maintenance, testing, and ongoing upgrades of the technical, electrical, communication, and mechanical systems of our facilities which include the burglar alarm system, CCTV security camera system, access control system and the following:
-Telephone and Voice Mail System
-Energy Management Systems
- HVAC Systems – change HVAC filters, clean cooling coils, assist with maintenance and repairs
- Plumbing system – including potable water and site well supported water systems
- Electrical system – assist with maintenance, testing and service of generators, lighting contact panels and lighting fixtures, switches, circuit breakers and related equipment
- Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler systems – assist with troubleshooting and maintaining electrical control voltage systems
- Motorola 2 Way radio systems
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to diagnose and repair problems with electrical, mechanical and food service equipment
- Ability to use diagnostic electrical tools to determine proper working order of equipment.
- Experience and/or training as a systems maintenance technician
- The ability to work as a supportive team member with other maintenance personnel and/or the Property Services Technical Supervisor in performing work
- Detailed knowledge and skill in the use of specialized tools, equipment, and safety equipment pertinent to the kinds of work performed
- Basic reading and mathematical skills normally acquired through completion of high school
- Diligence is required in the performance of the work and in communications to the Property Services Technical Supervisor - all work and movement to the next task will be done with productive effort and planning
- Coordinates positively with the Property Services Technical Supervisor, and communicates needs for materials and equipment to complete the task at hand
- Uses experience and a teachable attitude to implement maintenance and construction practices as they relate to the needs of The Billy Graham Training Center
- Communicates information to the appropriate parties for action decisions when necessary
- Discerns when assistance is required in making routine decisions regarding the best way to proceed in a particular maintenance situation
- Committed to the implementation of the Safety Program as it regards to safety practices and equipment used by maintenance personnel
- Works in such a way that maintenance occurs in a cost effective and timely manner
Physical/Mental Demands
- Ability to work as needed - a flexible schedule is required
- Ability to be very mobile in and out of a vehicle in order to perform maintenance and project operations
- Heavy lifting is required in this position
- The ability to drive a vehicle
- The ability to receive direction from various people in supervisory and management positions, and focus this direction into appropriate action, while communicating back to the Property Services Technical Supervisor
- Pleasant appearance, neat and professional at all times
- Work as a team on various projects/work
Working Conditions
- Indoors and outdoors in all seasons of the year
Mission Statement
Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.
Statement of Faith
These core beliefsmakeup thefoundation upon whichall ourministryendeavorsare based.
- Webelievethe Bibleto betheinspired,the onlyinfallible,authoritativeWordofGodrevealing thelove ofGod to the world. (1Thessalonians2:13;2Timothy3:15-17;John 3:16).
- WebelievethatthereisoneGod,eternallyexistent in three persons: Father,Son,and HolySpirit.
(Matthew28:19; John 10:30;Ephesians4:4-6). - Webelieveinthe deityofthe LordJesusChrist,inHisvirgin birth,inHissinlesslife,inHismiracles,inHis vicariousand atoning death through His shed blood on the cross,in Hisbodilyresurrection,inHisascensionto theright handofthe Father,andinHispersonalreturninpowerand glory. (Matthew 1:23;John 1:1-4 and1:29;Acts1:11and 2:22-24;Romans8:34;1Corinthians15:3-4;2 Corinthians5:21; Philippians2:5-11;Hebrews1:1-4 and 4:15).
- Webelievethatall men everywhere are lostandfacethe judgmentofGod,thatJesusChrististhe onlyway of salvation,andthat forthe salvationoflostand sinfulman, repentanceofsinandfaithinJesusChristresultsin regeneration bythe HolySpirit.Furthermore, we believethatGod willreward the righteouswitheternal life inheaven,andthatHe willbanish the unrighteousto everlasting punishment inhell.(Luke24:46-47;John 14:6;Acts4:12;Romans3:23;2Corinthians5:10-11;Ephesians1:7 and2:8-9; Titus3:4-7).
- Webelieveinthe present ministryofthe HolySpirit,whose indwelling enablesthe Christian tolive agodly life. (John 3:5-8;Acts1:8and 4:31; Romans8:9;1 Corinthians2:14;Galatians5:16-18;Ephesians6:12;Colossians2:6-10).
- Webelieveinthe resurrection ofboththe saved andthe lost;the saved untothe resurrection ofeternallife and the lostuntothe resurrection ofdamnationandeternalpunishment.(1 Corinthians15:51-57; Revelation20:11-15).
- Webelieveinthe spiritual unityofbelieversinthe LordJesusChristand thatall true believersaremembersofHisbody, the church. (1 Corinthians12:12,27; Ephesians1:22-23).
- Webelievethattheministryofevangelism(sharing andproclaiming themessage ofsalvationonlypossiblebygrace throughfaithinJesusChrist)and discipleship(helpingfollowersofChristgrowup intomaturityinChrist)isa responsibilityofallfollowersofJesusChrist. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
- WebelieveGod’splanfor humansexualityisto be expressed onlywithinthe contextofmarriage,that Godcreatedman andwoman asunique biologicalpersonsmadefor each other.Godinstitutedmonogamousmarriage between male andfemale asthefoundation ofthefamilyand the basicstructure of human society.Forthisreason,we believethat marriageisexclusivelythe union ofonegeneticmale andone geneticfemale. (Genesis2:24;Matthew19:5-6; Mark10:6-9;Romans1:26-27;1 Corinthians6:9).
- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over ourlives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15).
- We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).
- We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of God’s merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5).
Expectations for Ministry Employment
Asan employee ofBillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation:
- I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.
- I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
- I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.
- I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA’s expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies including Christian Conduct.
- I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies
- I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God’s Word, BGEA’s Statement of Faith, and BGEA’s policies, is inconsistent with BGEA’s Christian religious purpose.
- I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.
The Title VII Exception for Employment
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.