Maintenance Tech I (Landscape) - SharpTop Cove

Young Life•Jasper, GA

17d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will serve as a member of the landscape department at SharpTop Cove. Main responsibilities include: Perform and oversee landscape maintenance (planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and general care of flowers, shrubs, trees, and turf) Maintain grounds through mowing, edging, trimming, irrigation upkeep, sod installation, and small equipment maintenance. Assist with turf management and installation of new landscapes and hardscapes Supervise and train interns and volunteer groups, providing guidance and assigning tasks

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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 SharpTop Cove.
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
Perform and oversee landscape maintenance (planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and general care of flowers, shrubs, trees, and turf)
Maintain grounds through mowing, edging, trimming, irrigation upkeep, sod installation, and small equipment maintenance.
Assist with turf management and installation of new landscapes and hardscapes
Supervise and train interns and volunteer groups, providing guidance and assigning tasks