WFR – Maintenance Tech III – HVAC

Young Life•Antelope, OR

5d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This is a support role that works alongside the Sites and Facilities Superintendent to learn and help lead all aspects of the Sites and Facilities Department. Young Life’s Washington Family Ranch is a large facility with a wide range of commercial and residential systems and equipment. The candidate filling this job would be part of a 14-person talented and dedicated Facilities Maintenance team providing services across the entire facility. Duties of this job could include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance and one-time tasks/projects involving various systems and equipment. Washington Family Ranch is a remote property with a large dedicated staff that results in approximately 120 people living year round at camp. There are two camps located here: a high school focused camp (Canyon) and a middle school camp (Creekside). Affordable housing is available on property.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in 2-3 trades, ability to teach/lead other staff in those trades
Ability to organize and supervise people and tasks
General knowledge of multiple plant systems
Positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
Physically able to do the work
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired

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.
Participate in a culture where the spiritual formation of volunteers is both a priority and responsibility.
Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.
Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
Develop a recognition and action plan for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our guests; meeting their needs and supporting an environment where guests are heard.
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.
Participate in interdepartmental staff relationship by engaging in partnerships throughout the property.
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 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.
Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Sites and Facilities.
Develop and equip interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of Sites and Facilities department.
Support an environment where volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
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.
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.
Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process, we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training.
Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
Standing on the platform of national standards and metrics we gladly prepare an environment that glorifies Jesus Christ.
Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
Develop a commitment to uphold the Young Life Food Service Standards as listed in the Food Service Manual.
Develop an understanding of the Young Life Standards and how they affect the way you conduct yourself with staff, guests, and volunteers.
Execute all DIN items assigned.
Execute all PM items assigned.
Document all work completed and items maintained.
Execute all duties as assigned.
Supervise/assist with small and capital projects as assigned
Pace Calls that align with the employee’s IDP goals
Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired
Ability and willingness to obtain certifications.
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.
For camp specific, if applicable, see attached document
Hydronic boiler and chiller systems
Residential heat pump systems
Refrigeration systems
Commercial food service and ware-washing equipment
Commercial laundry equipment
Propane fired boilers, heaters, and appliances
Air handling equipment
Pumps
Various control-related devices including sensors, valves, dampers, etc.
Programmable controls and BMS (Building Management System)
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.