Maintenance Tech. II

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Maintenance Technician II

Summary:
This position will physically operate and maintain the buildings, equipment and grounds so that they provide the finest possible non-verbal presentation of the gospel. A maintenance technician II will have two to three maintenance skill focus areas of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry or equipment repair.


Essential Duties:
Supervision

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.

Reports, Record Keeping and Maintaining a Budget

Maintain operating records as required by the site and facilities superintendent.

Operation and Maintenance Responsibilities

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.

Essential Duties (continued):

Goals

Work toward the specific implementation of individual camping goals as outlined yearly.

Relationships

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.

Working Conditions:

Must be capable of spending most of the workday standing or walking.