Maintenance Technician II - Colorado Springs, CO

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved. This role is responsible for offering leadership and direction to assigned workers, supervising staff, and maintaining operating records. The position involves operating and maintaining camp property in a manner consistent with instructions, working closely with various teams, and relating to the local community. Young Life is an exclusive Christian organization. All employees and volunteers must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to the Young Life Statement of Faith, and adhere to the organization's policies and practices, including those related to religious belief and ministry activities. Employees are expected to minister as a servant of God, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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
One year of prior experience in maintenance, facilities, repair, or a related field required.
Ability and willingness to obtain certifications.

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.