Maintenance Assistant - Camp Carson

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana in Evansville, IN is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the Facility Director in overall facility management for the summer camp. This part-time role involves completing daily tasks, keeping areas clean, and assisting with building and grounds upkeep.

The ideal candidate has customer service experience, the ability to follow supervision, strong communication skills, and a commitment to YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service environments.
• Willingness to follow supervision and guidance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Reflect YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.
• Enthusiasm, humor, patience and self-control in diverse settings.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 60 days of start date.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required before/on first day of working with consumers.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Perform duties efficiently to keep camp area ready for tours.
• Carry out janitorial duties including mopping, dusting, trash, recycling, window washing, painting, vacuuming, lawn care, and snow removal.
• Record repairs, report to supervisor, and follow up; basic carpentry or plumbing can be required.
• Ensure building and property are secure during shift and report issues.
• Maintain safe cleaning by following proper handling of chemicals and cleaning compounds.
• Operate cleaning equipment and a tractor for grounds maintenance as needed.
• Comply with OSHA, YMCA, and ACA standards for this department.
• Move materials and tools up to 50 pounds to locations up to 200 feet away several times daily.
• Read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals and other documents.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to accept supervision

Task prioritization

Strong communication

Patience and self-control

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Evansville, IN 47708, Position Type: Part Time, Job Category: Camp Carson.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Facility Director, the Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting the Facility Director in overall facility management of summer camp.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Perform duties in an efficient and timely manner such that any part of camp is available for a tour.
• Perform janitorial duties which include, but are not limited to, wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, meeting set up, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning as requested or needed.
• Record all needed repairs, repair as directed, report ALL repairs to supervisor, and follow up with staff. (Repairs may require basic carpentry and plumbing skills)
• Ensure Camps building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Clean up of blood or body fluids which could contain bloodborne pathogens.
• Operate motorized equipment used for cleaning.
• Operate a tractor for maintenance of the grounds.
• Assist in meeting and maintaining standards set forth by OSHA, YMCA, and ACA as they pertain to this department.
• Clean driving record
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of the equipment used for cleaning.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Move up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations up to 200 feet away 10-15 times a day.
• Erect and stand on ladders and platforms 3-4 times a week.
• Work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time 3-4 times a week.
• Work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests on work board.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
• Perform all work responsibilities, reflecting the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.
• Possess enthusiasm, a good sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• A commitment to working with a diverse staff and camper population to the fulfillment of YMCA goals
• Certified in CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 60 days of start date
• Child Abuse Prevention training required before/on first day of working with consumers
• Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures
• Valid Driver’s license