Camp Facility Maintenance Manager

Easterseals PORT•New Castle, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us as at Camp Easterseals located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of New Castle, Virginia as Facility Maintenance Manager! This position is responsible for all maintenance related tasks including, but not limited to pre and post camp clean-up, supervising and caring for supplies and equipment, and maintaining and repairing all building and grounds. The Facility Maintenance Manager reports to the Camp Director.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Skills necessary to oversee the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds or equipment
Ability to positively interact with others
Interest in understanding of people with disabilities and camp activities
Maturity, stability and sound judgment in camp emergency and program situations
Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License and safe driving record
Effective time management and organizational skills
Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks and operate camp vehicles and equipment
Ability to effectively communicate with others to provide information regarding maintenance concerns to maintain a safe camp environment
Ability to identify and respond to environmental and man-made hazards on camp grounds
Must possess the necessary abilities to perform tasks such as develop written communication as well as reviewing work to determine accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, and being able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Must be able to perform many physical tasks including lifting at least 50lbs, driving a lawn mower, using a chainsaw, etc.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to the outdoor elements including fluctuating temperatures, sun, rain, etc.
Exposure to various potential hazards while fulfilling job duties – i.e., working with animal stock, insect removal, creek flooding, tree limb removal, etc.
Exposure to various elements related to fulfillment of job duties – i.e., fuel for vehicles and maintenance equipment, pest and weed control chemicals

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs all buildings, grounds, vehicles, tools and equipment
Assists the administrative staff with camp clean-up, set-up and other tasks to prepare for the summer
Supervises care of supplies and equipment
Performs daily trash and debris removal
Cares for horses and assists with riding program
Ensures that Camp is free of hazards to the best of their ability
Checks and maintains trails frequently clearing overhanging limbs and trees
Frequently checks for and removes bees and wasps nests
Submits budget requests to the Camp Director for tools, materials, supplies, etc.
Assists in seeing the camp through any and all emergency situations including acting as emergency driver for camp vehicles as needed
Assists in special Camp/ESUCP events as needed
Prepares camp grounds and buildings for rental groups
Develops and maintains positive relationships with the public and surrounding community
All other duties as assigned/needed
Oversees maintenance staff and operations
Supervise the maintenance staff to ensure that work is completes in a timely and satisfactory manner