Facilities Associate

Description

The Facilities Associate is responsible for camp property maintenance and repairs/improvement projects assigned by the Property Manager. He or she will support camp visitors, volunteers, and staff as needed. This position is a part-time, year-round position with up to 30 hours per week. 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow weekly, monthly and annual checklists of routine maintenance and repairs at camp, as directed by Property Manager. 
• Perform emergency repairs at camp, as required. 
• Prepare camp property for guests, including cleaning, inspecting each building for supplies, cleanliness and assuring that all amenities are in working order. 
• Assist property team, including outside vendors, with maintaining camp property grounds, roads, buildings and adventure courses, 
• Consistently inspect campgrounds, especially outdoor program and adventure courses, considering safety as number one priority. 
• Work with Property Manager to coordinate work schedule so that assigned maintenance tasks can be completed without interfering with camp program activities.
• Manage and maintain supply inventory for assigned camp.
• Provide support services for camp rentals, programs, events, and summer resident camp including but not limited to trash pick-up, cleaning and building maintenance, parking, luggage handling, moving program equipment, assisting with emergencies, and other needs as directed by Property Manager or Camp Program Manager. 
• Provide professional, quality customer service to all customers (guests, girl members, volunteers, staff and other community contacts.)
• Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Girl Scout mission by representing GSHPA in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of council-wide initiatives and/or cross-functional teams to further the mission of GSHPA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in construction trades or maintenance preferred (e.g. carpentry, electric, plumbing, mechanical, etc.).
• Experience handling hand and power tools and other machinery (e.g. tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, wood splitter, chain saws, etc.) required.
• Use of sound judgment and critical thinking skills when decision making.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; access to reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while taking initiative to improve processes and create efficiency.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Pass and maintain required background clearances.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of work while managing multiple deadlines in a constantly changing work environment.
• Ability to stay on camp property overnight, as needed.
• Work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends, as needed.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; access to reliable transportation required.
• Travel throughout the council, as needed.
• Lift up to 100 pounds
• Sitting, standing or walking for a moderate period of time is required
• Traverse rough/ steep terrain for at least on mile, as needed.

GSHPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.