What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Maintenance Assistant - Camp Juniper Knoll position at Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana?
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, (GSGCNWI) is an organization that focuses on helping girls build courage, confidence, and character. We pride ourselves on collaboration, communication, and teamwork. If you are looking for an organization with a mission that impacts the hearts and minds of girls in a meaningful way, then look no further. We’re committed to being an equitable, trauma-informed, community-based organization serving the needs and interests of girls and their families in the 245 communities we cover. We are the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Looking to work with a mission driven organization? Looking for a role that challenges you? Want your work to add value? Then the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is the organization for you. The Property Maintenance Assistant role is a position that moves our mission forward and helps change lives.
The Role - Property Maintenance Assistant-Grounds
The Property Maintenance Assistant-grounds is responsible for the grounds work and upkeep of GSGCNWI property(s) primarily focused on Camp Juniper Knoll in East Troy, WI. They report to the Property Manager.
This is a full-time role that is benefits eligible. A work week is 37.5 hours. That breaks down to 5 days at 7.5 hours.
What you will be doing:
- Maintain grounds to include mowing, trimming, tree work, landscaping, and other grounds work as assigned.
- Operate, maintain, and repair grounds equipment such as mowers, side by sides, tractors, weed eaters, chainsaws, log splitters, and other equipment used to maintain facility.
- Maintain, repair, and replace program equipment to support Girl Scout program at camps.
- Assist in operation, start up, and tear down of seasonal summer camp equipment such as platform tents, cots, mattresses, and other seasonal assets.
- Clean, repair, and maintain buildings as needed.
- Technical repair of property equipment as needed at repair person level.
- Assist Property Manager in onsite projects as assigned/self-starter and self-motivated.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
The skills you will use:
- Requires high school graduation or GED equivalency; or equivalent experience; Technical Certification preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience and demonstrated track record in maintenance and repair.
- Physical strength and stamina are essential, as the incumbent must perform manual labor in an outdoor setting under all weather conditions.
- Specific requirements include:
- Lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds for short distances.
- Walk one mile through a wooded terrain area in 20 minutes or less.
- Scale a ladder of at least 6 feet in height and work comfortably at that elevation.
- Operate a riding lawn mower, tractor, wood splitter, and chainsaw.
- Prior experience with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
- Willingness to travel to other GSGCNWI facilities as needed.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and maintenance software system.
Perks and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefit plan that includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance and supplementary insurances to take care of your overall well being
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Time off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and mental wellness paid time off is available for employees to take care of themselves and show our appreciation.
Salary : $19 - $21
