Facilities Coordinator - Groundskeeping MW
About The Position
The Facilities Coordinator - Groundskeeping is a year-round position responsible for the upkeep of all facility grounds, including custodial and general maintenance needs. The American Youth Foundation (AYF) enthusiastically welcomes staff and participants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. AYF seeks to continually assess our practices through a broad lens of cultural competency and is committed to acting and changing for the better of all. We are passionately committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally, and all are highly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Ability to interact collaboratively with staff and participants.
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and management of deadlines.
- Flexible, innovative, problem-solver, safety conscious.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a youth environment.
- Self-motivated, energetic, service-oriented team player.
- Willingness to expand knowledge and responsibilities.
- Show commitment to the AYF Core Values of best self, balanced living, safety, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
- Support the organization's mission, vision, and ethics by displaying the following behaviors: integrity, openness, and honesty; listening and understanding; giving and receiving constructive feedback; seeking a balance between personal and professional lives; dependability; and accountability.
- Follow guidelines as described in the AYF employee handbook.
Nice To Haves
- Three years' experience in grounds, buildings, and vehicle maintenance, including knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and vehicle maintenance required.
- Computer literacy required (experience with Microsoft Office and CAD programs).
- Knowledge of custodial systems, basic building maintenance, use of tools, equipment and machines, and landscaping.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the upkeep of all grounds to include standard maintenance, mowing, trimming, trail maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal.
- Assist with the opening and closing of all buildings and water systems as required by program needs.
- Assist with utility systems, including electric, phone, heating, water, and septic.
- Assist with inventory and supplies, and custodial functions.
- Serve as the key contact on grounds-related issues and/or emergencies.
- Ensure prioritization and completion of grounds work requests.
- Assist with opening and closing days and volunteer weekends.
- Assist in routine cleaning and trash removal of all buildings according to program requirements.
- Assist with laundry functions according to program requirements.
- Assist with the acquisition of and care for tools, equipment, and supplies in a manner that preserves their useful life in relation to grounds equipment.
- Train seasonal staff in the safe use of grounds tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Assist with keeping a safe, clean, organized, and inventoried maintenance facility, including all workshops, equipment bays, and warehouse storage areas.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- SIMPLE-IRA retirement plan with optional 3% salary match
- Family accommodations during on-site required living periods
- Free tuition for dependents
- 12 annual holidays
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
