Wilderness Ranch Seasonal Maintenance Technician I

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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Ch​rist to life by creatively​ presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God.

Young Life requires all​ employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying​ for any position.

Essential Duties:
Spiritual Formation: 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
• This includes full and part-time camping staff, in addition to maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers and other people who may be assisting with a maintenance or project function at camp
• Work closely with the work crew and summer staff bosses in making the work experience a positive time of personal growth for the individuals that have volunteered their time at camp
• 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
• At all times, 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.

• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry at <<insert camp’s name or camping services department name here>>.

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: Standing on the platform of national standards and metrics we gladly prepare an environment that glorifies Jesus Christ.

• 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

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.

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 assigned to you, both summer and winter.
• This includes full and part-time camping staff, in addition to maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers and other people 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 the 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

Physically able to do the work