Wilderness Ranch Seasonal Maintenance Technician I

Young Life; Creede (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Life is seeking a seasonal Site and Facilities Superintendent at Wilderness Ranch in Colorado. This role involves overseeing the Sites and Facilities Department and coordinating staff development, operations, and maintenance tasks for the camp. Ideal candidates should have experience in multiple trades, possess a positive attitude, and be willing to learn and grow. The position requires relocation to the basecamp from May to August and involves training summer staff and interns, along with supervising maintenance and project functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to relocate to remote Wilderness Ranch basecamp for May – August each year.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC is desired.
• Strong proficiency in 2-3 trades and ability to teach/lead other staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and train interns and summer staff on maintenance and facilities work.
• Maintain operating records as required by the site and facilities superintendent or camp manager.
• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process.

Skills

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Necessary certifications as required by the local municipality

Tools

Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC

Job description

Essential Duties

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

Interpersonal Relationships

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 with full and part-time camping staff, maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers and others assisting with a maintenance or project function at camp
• Collaborate with the work crew and summer staff bosses to make the work experience a positive time of personal growth for volunteers
• 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
• 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

Attentive Hospitality

Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.

• Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems

Comprehensive Stewardship

Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

Talent Development

Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process, we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training.

• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities

Embracing Excellence

• 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

Training Expectations

• PACE calls that align with the individual’s IDP

Camp Or Job Specific Working Conditions

• Must be capable of spending most of the workday standing or walking
• Must be adaptable to all work environments, inside and out
• Must be capable of working on projects over/above head, as well as bending, kneeling, crawling in/around attics, crawl spaces, etc.
• Capable of digging, shoveling and raking various compounds
• For camp specific, if applicable, see attached document

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Any necessary certifications as required by the local municipality

Qualifications And Experience Required For The Job

• 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

Job Specific Working Conditions

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.

Job Requirements And Responsibilities

• Ability to relocate to remote to 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 or camp manager 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 others who may be assisting with a maintenance or project function on the property
• Work closely with the site and facilities superintendent or camp manager, 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 or camp manager
• Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired

Training

• Pace Calls that align with employee’s IDP goals
• Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired
• Ability and willingness to obtain certifications

Experience Required For The Job

• 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

Notes

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college‑age young people who attend our camp.