Maintenance Staff

Position Summary

Maintenance staff perform upkeep tasks such as repairs and routine maintenance on buildings, equipment, vehicles, etc. You will be responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensuring facilities are functional. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. You must also possess manual dexterity and physical stamina. Construction and maintenance of various camp buildings and spaces. The ideal candidate will have experience with general carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Vehicle Maintenance – Preventative maintenance on vehicles including oil and tire changes.
• Operating machinery (such as: skidsteer, forklift, backhoe, manlift, bucket truck, tractor, dump truck, mini excavator, snow plow etc) to upkeep 1,000 acres of property. Also includes using a chain saw for tree clean-up.
• Construction – Using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC to build and maintain facilities. Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Determining material resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time while working independently
• General knowledge and experience with hand and power tools
• Perform basic routine and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
• • Ex: Replacing furnace filters
• Perform basic equipment maintenance repairs
• Good driving record
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Knowledge of carpentry, vehicle maintenance, general plumbing, and minor electrical knowledge including changing light fixtures, ceiling fans, and outlets.
• Must have your own basic hand tools such as hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, tape measure cordless tools, etc.
• Cover on-call duties as assigned which may include overnight and weekend duties
• Ability to utilize phone and radio for communication.
• Ability to read and write to follow safety protocols.
• Report any accidents or injuries to directors

Qualifications & Skills Requirements

Required Education/License/Certification

• High School Diploma

• Must be able to pass routine and regular criminal background checks as a requirement of continued employment

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements set by the company insurance carrier at all times.

Preferred Education

• Technical certifications

Required Experience:

N/A

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of basic facilities maintenance
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Basic hand tool knowledge
• Operating machinery (such as: skid steer, forklift, backhoe, manlift, bucket truck, tractor, dump truck, mini excavator, snow plow, chain saw, lawn mower etc)

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office skills, and email

• Must be willing to learn and operate light duty construction equipment and machinery

• Must be able to drive company provided vehicles
• Must be able to operate a golf cart, or LSV (low-speed vehicle) in accordance with safety laws around Camp Tecumseh property (or willing to be trained)
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth in the Camp Tecumseh YMCA Staff Handbook

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work Environment

• Ability to work indoors/outdoors, in the rain, wind, and in hot or cold conditions. Employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud with power tools
• May be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials
• May be required to work from heights using ladders and scaffolding
• May require occasional travel
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, AV systems, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to lift, bend, twist, stoop, and have good hand dexterity
• Ability to push and pull loads
• Good physical health including ability to lift and carry objects up to 80 pounds in weight
• Must be able to climb ladders and work on scaffolding
• Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• May be required to work more than an eight-hour day and weekends
• Ability to use power tools with reciprocating motion

• Must be capable of navigating the terrain of Camp
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and converse with employees, maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. The worker may be required to operate in close quarters, crawl spaces, small rooms, and narrow aisles and passageways.

Hazards

The employee in this position may be exposed to certain hazards as part of the duties and responsibilities of the position such as animals, insects, poisonous plants, construction, exposure to chemicals, heavy machinery and noisy environments, driving and working in adverse weather conditions, and the possibility of being a lone worker.

Required PPE

Camp Tecumseh will provide the required personnel protective equipment (PPE) needed to mitigate or eliminate these hazards and all employees will be trained on the appropriate use of PPE.

• Safety glasses or goggles
• Hearing protection
• Nitrile Gloves
• Harness

Position Type

This is an on-call, full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but are flexible based on need. Evening, night, and weekend work will be required as duties demand. On-call hours will be posted in advance in a rotation with other maintenance staff members.