LoneHollow Ranch Maintenance Technician I

Young Life•Vanderpool, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation , Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities. All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. LoneHollow Ranch is located deep in the scenic Texas Hill Country and is under three hours to both Austin and San Antonio. Rich in natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and culture, the Texas Hill Country is a wonderful place to live and work. LoneHollow Ranch offers year-round camping and hosts every brand of Young Life camping. Applying for a position at LoneHollow Ranch means that you are signing up to help build and develop a Young Life camping program in Texas while working earnestly to maintain the highest standards of excellence that Young Life is known for. Working at LoneHollow Ranch will require flexibility, innovation, and determination in order to solve problems, build and enhance operational systems, and work collaboratively and in unity with multiple teams. Notes: Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Any necessary certifications as required by the local municipality
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Ability to train and lead teams
Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
Physically able to do the work
Must be capable of spending most of the workday standing or walking
Must be adaptable to all work environments, inside and out
Must be capable of working on projects over/above head, as well as bending, kneeling, crawling in/around attics, crawl spaces, etc.
Capable of digging, shoveling and raking various compounds

Responsibilities

Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus
With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan
Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community
Offer leadership and direction to those workers assigned to you
Supervise staff, as the Site and Facilities Superintendent may assign to you, both summer and winter
This includes full and part-time camping staff, in addition to maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers and other people who may be assisting with a maintenance or project function at camp
Work closely with the work crew and summer staff bosses in making the work experience a positive time of personal growth for the individuals that have volunteered their time at camp
Cooperate with all other departments at camp to operate as a team and produce a well-functioning body
Relate to the local community in a manner best suited to carry out the public relations policy of Young Life as presented by the Camp Manager
At all times, maintain a pleasant, positive attitude toward staff and others involved in the program, conveying the idea of maximum service consistent with the capabilities of the property and equipment
Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems
Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.
Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry at <<insert camp’s name or camping services department name here>>.
Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations
Execute all DIN/PM items assigned
Document all work completed and items maintained
Execute all duties as assigned
Maintain operating records as required by the Site and Facilities Superintendent
Operate and maintain camp property in a manner consistent with the instructions received from the Site and Facilities Superintendent and the Camp Manager
PACE calls that align with the individual’s IDP
Camp or Job Specific