Camp Maintenance Technician-Camp Hancock

OMSI•Fossil, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Maintenance Technician is an essential community member of passionate educators and learners. To support a positive work and education environment, the Camp Maintenance Technician, working under the direction of the Hancock Field Station Manager, provides effective care, repair, and maintenance of camp buildings, grounds, and equipment at Hancock Field Station outside Fossil, Oregon. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Performing the following will involve driving to various locations within Oregon: Recognizes, mitigates, and responds to hazards to ensure a healthy and safe program for all participants; Provides general maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and gas /electric appliances and systems for all camp buildings including staff housing Implements preventative maintenance system checks of fire/safety equipment and utility systems, and seasonal tasks such as general landscaping and invasive weed mitigation; Performs staff housing maintenance/improvements such as but not limited to, basic plumbing, electrical, and home repair such as painting interior and exterior surfaces; Camp Maintenance: Performs ongoing preventative maintenance and repairs on facility systems and equipment-including but not limited to-electrical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, general carpentry needs, and,general building repairs Works with Maintenance team from OMSI at Water Avenue, Gray Camp Maintenance Technician, and local area partners, such as the National Park Service and Pine Creek Conservation area, to ensure site facility and utility system operation and safety; Maintains a clean and organized workspace, which includes the maintenance shop, mechanical rooms, and storage spaces; Leads seasonal camp maintenance needs such as winterizations of buildings in the late fall, restarting systems in early spring, and maintaining the fire line, as well as vegetation management, in the spring and throughout the summer; Maintains accurate records of all work and repairs done to the site in the FMX software and appropriate site documents; Safety Protocols and Procedures: Supports the compliance of Oregon state and county health codes, as well as American Camp Association standards, under the guidance of the Hancock Field Station Manager; Actively enforces OMSI's Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) standards and protocol, and actively incorporates them into their work assignments, such as ladder safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazards, proper lifting techniques, and other applicable safety protocols); Performs facilities walkthroughs and conducts troubleshooting procedures, and elevates maintenance requests to Hancock Field Station Manager for assistance/direction on tasks beyond their level of knowledge as needed. Reports results of walk throughs to the site manager; Conduct regular, basic vehicle maintenance checks; and assist with staff safety maintenance and vehicle training. Working Conditions : This position is non-exempt, paid hourly ; This position is regular full-time scheduled for 40 hours/week; Requires working onsite at the camp location in Fossil, OR; Requires working on some weekends, holidays, and/or evenings; Requires 24-hour on-call duties for critical systems. Physical Demands: 10 % sitting, 50 % standing, 40 % lifting/carrying 50 lbs: Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours or more in a day while carrying tools; Requires crouching, bending, or stooping; Requires climbing, crawling, kneeling, and twisting; Requires navigation of uneven, rocky terrain, and gravel pathways on moderate hills. Vision Demands include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches of less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point) Depth and perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships) Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus) Environmental Demands include: Outdoor weather conditions Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) Extreme cold (non-weather) Extreme heat (non-weather) Work near moving mechanical parts Toxic or caustic chemicals Work near moving and spinning mechanical parts Work in high, precarious places Fumes or airborne particles Risk of electric shock Work with explosives Noise Levels include: Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test) Quiet (examples: library, private office) Moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) Very loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) Secondary Responsibilities Secondary responsibilities include-but are not limited to-the following: Help obtain bids and proposals for supplies and services. Serve as the point of contact for contractors and support project completion; Provides support to OMSI and non-OMSI 3rd party contractors during projects; Assist with staff safety and maintenance training; Maintain/repair/replace teaching equipment as needed; Transport refuse and recycling to local facilities, including loading/unloading, cleaning bins and organizing onsite refuse/recycling areas; Drive to purchase supplies as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to effectively handle the planning and execution of multiple tasks
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements
Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and teamwork
Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
Strong mechanical aptitude
Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and/or PPE procedures
Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical order of operations
Familiarity with OSHA compliance and safety protocols
Ability to read and understand manual contents and electrical diagrams as-built drawings
Understanding of electrical safety, including comfort with troubleshooting electrical components
Familiarity with shop tools, such as table saws, miter saws, circular saws, drill presses, and other similar tools and equipment
Ability to learn current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters
High School Diploma or GED
2 years of experience-with increasing responsibility-with the following: Foundational knowledge and experience working in a commercial or industrial setting, with an emphasis on electrical, plumbing, site improvements, and preventative maintenance
Demonstrated experience working independently and safely with mechanical systems
Familiarity with gas-based appliances
Familiarity with HVAC systems
Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance
Prior experience creating and updating maintenance and safety records in a shareable digital format
Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks, reference checks, and American Camp Association (ACA) background checks (& on an annual basis)
May require fingerprinting background checks based on school district requirements
Valid driver's license, including meeting OMSI's driving standards, which requires completing a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Small Water Systems Operator certification (compliance with National Park Service General Agreement of the National Monument)

Nice To Haves

Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED Certification

Responsibilities

Recognizes, mitigates, and responds to hazards to ensure a healthy and safe program for all participants
Provides general maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and gas /electric appliances and systems for all camp buildings including staff housing
Implements preventative maintenance system checks of fire/safety equipment and utility systems, and seasonal tasks such as general landscaping and invasive weed mitigation
Performs staff housing maintenance/improvements such as but not limited to, basic plumbing, electrical, and home repair such as painting interior and exterior surfaces
Performs ongoing preventative maintenance and repairs on facility systems and equipment-including but not limited to-electrical, plumbing, HVAC equipment, general carpentry needs, and,general building repairs
Works with Maintenance team from OMSI at Water Avenue, Gray Camp Maintenance Technician, and local area partners, such as the National Park Service and Pine Creek Conservation area, to ensure site facility and utility system operation and safety
Maintains a clean and organized workspace, which includes the maintenance shop, mechanical rooms, and storage spaces
Leads seasonal camp maintenance needs such as winterizations of buildings in the late fall, restarting systems in early spring, and maintaining the fire line, as well as vegetation management, in the spring and throughout the summer
Maintains accurate records of all work and repairs done to the site in the FMX software and appropriate site documents
Supports the compliance of Oregon state and county health codes, as well as American Camp Association standards, under the guidance of the Hancock Field Station Manager
Actively enforces OMSI's Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) standards and protocol, and actively incorporates them into their work assignments, such as ladder safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazards, proper lifting techniques, and other applicable safety protocols)
Performs facilities walkthroughs and conducts troubleshooting procedures, and elevates maintenance requests to Hancock Field Station Manager for assistance/direction on tasks beyond their level of knowledge as needed. Reports results of walk throughs to the site manager
Conduct regular, basic vehicle maintenance checks; and assist with staff safety maintenance and vehicle training
Help obtain bids and proposals for supplies and services. Serve as the point of contact for contractors and support project completion
Provides support to OMSI and non-OMSI 3rd party contractors during projects
Assist with staff safety and maintenance training
Maintain/repair/replace teaching equipment as needed
Transport refuse and recycling to local facilities, including loading/unloading, cleaning bins and organizing onsite refuse/recycling areas
Drive to purchase supplies as needed