Facilities and Grounds Technician III

Black Diamond and Warm Beach Camp • Auburn, WA

95d

About The Position

The employee in this position serves in an advanced level Facilities Maintenance and Grounds-keeping role and will, when necessary, assist the plant services manager in areas of department management. The person in this position shall, at all times, work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and guests. The person in this position should be able to work alone or with team members as needed. Adherence to a published, departmental schedule is expected and required. This employee will be included in the rotation of weekend shifts and be available on call for after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical schooling.
• Five to eight years of related building maintenance and/or construction and/or grounds keeping experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints and procedure manuals.
• Ability to create written reports and to describe complex problems in a clear manner.
• Ability to clearly present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio percentages.
• Ability to apply the principles of basic geometry and financial accounting.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Driver's License (CDL not required but desirable)
• Electrical License (not required but desirable)
• HVAC Certification (not required but desirable)
• Arborist Certification (not required but desirable)

Responsibilities

• Implement Warm Beach Camp Ministries’ Safety policies and procedures.
• Plan and oversee the general maintenance priorities of Black Diamond Camp and Rainier Camp & Retreat Center.
• Assist in overseeing areas of new construction and building remodels.
• Work closely with contractors and outside vendors as a representative of the camp.
• Perform quality rough and finish carpentry work.
• Perform quality sheet rocking and painting work.
• Make repairs to electrical systems including new wiring and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing systems.
• Work on camp water and sewer systems.
• Assist with the management of camp water utility including locating water lines for customers.
• Assist with annual safety inspections on all buildings.
• Respond to guest needs.
• Maintain healthy lawns including proper and consistent mowing height, fertilization, re-seeding and weed control.
• Maintain and design new landscaped areas.
• Make repairs to the RV area water, sewer and electrical systems.
• Oversee a schedule of irrigation for camp yards and flower beds.
• Lead efforts to winterize all camp irrigation systems.
• Oversee grounds keeping tools and equipment and make recommendations for repairing/replacing equipment.
• Plan and oversee landscaping projects including design of irrigation systems and outdoor lighting.
• Assist with the compliance of all county and state rules and regulations.
• Supervise and train volunteers to complete projects as assigned.
• Perform and supervise projects as assigned.
• Operate heavy equipment in a professional manner including tractors, backhoes, Skid Steers, forklifts, High Lifts etc.
• Maintain clean and orderly working environment.
• Perform regular vehicle maintenance on camp vehicles including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Provide feedback to supervisor on the condition of grounds and camp facilities.
• Communicate equipment, repair, supply and labor needs to supervisor.
• Attend department and all staff meetings.
• Be available for on call/after hours in order to respond to emergency situations.
• Participate in a rotation of weekend duty assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees