WFR - Maintenance Tech II - Building Projects

Young Life•Antelope, OR

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for offering leadership and direction to assigned workers, supervising staff (full and part-time camping staff, maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers, and others assisting with maintenance or project functions) as assigned by the site and facilities superintendent. The position requires maintaining a pleasant, positive attitude towards staff and others involved in the program, conveying maximum service consistent with the capabilities of the property and equipment. A key aspect of this role is working closely with the work crew and summer staff bosses to ensure a positive work experience and personal growth for volunteers. The role also involves maintaining operating records, operating and maintaining camp property according to instructions, and working towards the implementation of individual camping goals. Collaboration with the site and facilities superintendent, guest services coordinator, and assigned staff on property use matters is essential, as is cooperation with other departments to ensure smooth operation. The position also requires relating to the local community in a manner that uphues Young Life's public relations policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability and willingness to obtain certifications.
Ability to organize and supervise people and tasks
General knowledge of multiple plant systems
Some experience in most of the construction trades
Good attitude and willingness to learn
Must have a positive, flexible attitude
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Offer leadership and direction to those workers assigned to you.
Supervise staff whom 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 on the property.
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.
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 the property.
Maintain operating records as required by the site and facilities superintendent.
Possess a basic knowledge of hand tools and some power tools.
Responsible for maintaining and operating two to three specific equipment or areas as designated 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 camping manager.
Work toward the specific implementation of individual camping goals as outlined yearly.
Work closely with the site and facilities superintendent, guest services coordinator and assigned staff on all matters involving use of the property for the program.
Cooperate with all other departments on the property 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 camping manager.