Part-Time Campground Maintenance - Live On-Site - Garrison

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For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in life. Our inclusive programs cover arts, entrepreneurship, the outdoors, STEM, and more, helping girls discover their strengths and embrace leadership. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls build a positive value system, form healthy relationships, and take action to make the world a better place.

The Part-Time Property Manager under general supervision, responsible for the overall appearance and ongoing management of the Council’s camp property. Serve as an on-site, first-person resource to volunteers utilizing site and maintain assigned campsite to meet American Camp Association (ACA) and federal, state and local standards. The Property Manager is a residential position. This position requires flexibility to work holidays, extended days and/or weekends as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned.

• Implement preventative maintenance procedures as directed by the Senior Property Manager. 
• Perform and/or assist in the performance of routine maintenance to facilities, grounds and equipment within the scope of one’s training and experience and in accordance with council standards and maintenance plans.
• Execute mechanical, electrical, plumbing and a variety of construction and maintenance projects within budget and established timeframes.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and notify Facility Manager of necessary repairs to Council assets in a timely manner.
• Prepare site for users, facilitate check-in and check-out procedures, and provide assistance to site users by responding to maintenance requests as appropriate.
• Explain procedures with regard to respective camp.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices surrounding the Property Manager’s residence and throughout the camp property.
• Maintain current records of property, facility and equipment maintenance and usage.
• Provides security presence for the property to ensure safety of individuals on-site and protect the council’s property.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience with general maintenance, electrical work, carpentry and plumbing. Familiar with a variety of ground equipment (ex. backhoe, tractor, mower, box blade, etc.). Working knowledge of bench tools (ex. drill press, saw, router, etc.), hand tools (power and manual) and various facility maintenance tools and equipment required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, and other Council systems as well as printing and retrieving reports. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word preferred. Experience navigating Intranet and Internet is also required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of insurance. First Aid/AED/CPR certification and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) license or previous MEP experience required.

Benefits: We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Sisterhood and Belonging Statement: Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and united by these ideals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally works in high, precarious places or near moving mechanical parts or exposed to vibration, fumes, airborne particles or toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise levels are loud.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires regular talking, hearing, standing, walking, use of hands to finger, handle and feel and reaching with hands or arms in addition to frequent sitting, climbing and balancing. Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occur while performing this position. This position frequently lifts up to 50 pounds, regularly up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Heavy visual acuity is required to perform the duties of this position including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.