Facilities Technician - Seasonal

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the Facilities Team with the overall day to day operation of Roundup River Ranch’s campsite, including but not limited to all aspects of buildings, site, grounds and infrastructure consistent with the mission and established policies and procedures of the camp.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Preventative and Operational Maintenance Support

• Buildings – general maintenance and cleaning
• Grounds/land management – grounds keeping including mowing, weeding, pruning
• Seasonal considerations – snow removal, mulching, aerating
• Site operations – record keeping, fulfill maintenance requests
• Vehicles – general maintenance, cleaning, gassing vehicles
• Roads, pathways, decks, fences, and parking lots – routine maintenance and cleaning
• Irrigation system – repair, maintenance, winterization
• Refuse collection including litter gathering, trash and recycling removal, and compost

Supplies and Equipment

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, and pruning saws.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge or brush trimmers.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures using hand or power tools

Security Awareness

• Site, buildings, and assets
• Staff, volunteers, and campers

Compliance

• Legal including local authorities, fire, ambulance, police, county and state compliance including public health and environment, water board, and child care license.  
• Compliance with American Camp Association standards and accreditation.
• Compliance with SeriousFun Children’s Network criteria and best practices.
• Compliance with PUD (Planned Unit Development)
• Safety best practices

Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work with, and supervise, small groups of volunteers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to perform strenuous activity in an outdoor environment
• Responsiveness to urgent and emergency facility needs throughout the year.  
• Demonstrates the Guideposts in all aspects of work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or equivalent work experience. 
• This position requires working knowledge of groundskeeping and general maintenance including proficiency in the safe and proper use of power equipment and tools.
• Typical Monday through Friday, 8 hour day (some flexibility); willing to work occasional varying hours to meet camp needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Based / Indoors / Desk / Computer Work / Sitting 10% 
• Outdoors 50-75%
• Standing 75%+ 
• Walking / Moving 75%+
• Lifting/carrying Team Lift 
• Company Vehicles Frequent
• Essential Functions: Roundup River Ranch camp staff will be expected to:
• Be able to identify emergency situations, either by seeing them happen, hearing cries for help, or hearing the emergency alert siren and bell.
• Have the strength, endurance, and physical skills to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, according to written emergency procedures and plans.
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, stoop and stand
• Be able to move items (such as canoes, archery, and sports equipment, craft supplies, and bicycles) around in the program areas, and collect firewood: this will require the strength and mobility to push, pull, lift, and carry items up to 100 pounds.

DISCLAIMER

The scope of the job and responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change based on the needs of the business. This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a general outline of duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice and at the sole discretion of Roundup River Ranch.