Wilderness Ranch Seasonal Maintenance Technician I

Young Life•Creede, CO

11h•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. At Wilderness Ranch, this is a seasonal role that works alongside the Camp Manager to oversee the Sites and Facilities Department; staff & development, buildings & equipment, operations, budget and administrative needs for the department, which includes one full summer intern and a few month long summer staff. Some of the duties listed above are modified below, given our unique seasonal nature and staffing structure:

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired
Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired
Ability and willingness to obtain certifications.

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
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
Ability to relocate to remote Wilderness Ranch basecamp for May – August every year
Training interns, guides, summer staff on all things maintenance and site & facilities related
Includes some administrative work listed above as well
Supervise staff whom the site and facilities superintendent may assigned 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 site and facilities superintendent, guest services coordinator and assigned other staff on all matters involving use of the property for the program and 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 camp manager.