Utility Technician - Glorieta Adventure Camps

Utility Technician - Glorieta Adventure Camps

 

Glorieta Adventure Camps is passionate about the mission statement and is looking for a like-minded person who is willing to serve alongside us. Please thoughtfully consider each part of the mission statement, job description, and description of the ministry and community before applying.  

MISSION STATEMENT

To inspire Christ-like change through Outdoor Adventure, Authentic Relationships, and Biblical Truth

COMMUNITY

The makeup of the community determines a large part of what it is like to live and work here. Glorieta Adventure Camps has about 120 people who live on-site year-round, comprised of: full-time staff, staff families, and seasonal staff. Glorieta is a beautiful place with many natural resources but calls for somewhat remote living.  

Job Purpose: To fulfill the mission of inspiring Christ-like change by creating a distraction-free experience for the guests. Assisting the management of the various aspects of the Utility Department. Performing routine daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, and developing greater strengths in the utility field with an emphasis on water & wastewater operation. This integral position keeps the plant functioning properly and helps Glorieta Adventure Camps maintain safe water standards in line with state and federal laws. All with the overall purpose of taking care of the staff and guests physical water needs allowing them space to experience life-change.  

Overall Responsibility and Expectations

• Ensure and maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws during employment
• Perform daily wastewater plant activities including raking bar screen, checking grit chamber, performing rounds, and engaging in maintenance/repair projects
• Perform install, repair, maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping duties as needed
• Assist in maintenance checks, sampling, troubleshooting, and composting activities
• Assist with propane and utility locating duties and other maintenance needs as needed
• Develop a working knowledge of safety considerations including excavation hazards, confined spaces, electrical and mechanical, hazardous chemicals, noise, physical hazards, and infectious materials

Character, Education, Abilities, Skills, Experience:

The “ideal” candidate will have:

• High school diploma or GED
• The ability to work with independence
• A strong mind for troubleshooting and problem solving
• A strong desire to build, replace, and maintain an ageing infrastructure
• The ability to perform routine tasks and checks in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of the operation, methods, and procedures of utility work with an emphasis on being a water/wastewater operator
• Working knowledge of the machinery used for excavation and construction
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment and preventative maintenance and repair
• The desire and ability to test for the New Mexico Wastewater Operator certification
• Current driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles as needed
• A personal relationship with Christ that permeates all aspects of their life

Other Duties of ALL Glorieta Staff: Glorieta Adventure Camps operates year-round and has guests on the premises almost every day of the year. Serving guests is the number one priority, and therefore ALL staff must participate in guest service in some capacity. Tasks may include cooking, cleaning, facilitating group activities, running retail locations, general maintenance of camp property, and work projects as needed. There are often groups here on weekends, and all staff members will be required to work certain weekends and overtime as needed.

Work Context: This job will be performed primarily on location in Glorieta, New Mexico. 

Travel: Possible travel for training or other organizational needs.

Work Environment: This position requires office, building, excavations, and outdoor fieldwork.

Training: All employees will be given the opportunity for improvement through appropriate training.

Compensation: Hourly pay including overtime, onsite housing, medical sharing benefit at $0 to employee, 401(k) retirement package after one year, and paid vacation time. See HR and/or potential supervisor for details. 

Preferred Minimum Commitment: 24 months

Disclaimer: This Job Description is not a complete description of all that is necessary to do one's job. All camp employees are expected to do what it takes to work as a team, even with other departments, to serve guests. Glorieta Adventure Camps asks that anyone who is interested in working at Glorieta Adventure Camps be flexible and have a positive attitude.