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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp · 1 day ago

Buildings and Grounds Technician

Queenstown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, provides free healing experiences to children with serious illnesses. They are seeking a Buildings and Grounds Technician responsible for building maintenance and grounds work, with a focus on carpentry and repair tasks.

Non-profit Organization Management

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of general maintenance tasks including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, drywall, and masonry

Open and winterize buildings for the season

Utilize the facility project management software

Formulate and implement creative solutions for building issues

Assist with special projects including prop construction for Camp activities

Serve as a backup for swimming pool maintenance and operation

Serve as backup to perform weekly fire pump tests

Serve as backup to perform monthly inspections including HVAC filters, emergency lights & exit signs, and fire extinguishers

Remove snow from roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, and spread ice removal products on sidewalks and parking lots during icy conditions being available for weekend work as needed

Landscape ground areas throughout Camp including planting and trimming lawns, trees, bushes, hedges, and shrubs

Assist in preparing tasks for and providing oversight for volunteer work groups

Through positive leadership, demonstrate the core values of the organization

Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

CarpentryBuilding maintenancePlumbingElectrical workLandscapingProject management softwareLift 50 poundsWork long hoursOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementSelf-starter abilityCommunication skills

Required

Three years of experience in building trades with a focus on carpentry and general building systems

Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to areas of assignments

The ability to establish positive relationships with a variety of people in multicultural environments

Organizational and time management skills

Self-starter ability and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work day while completing projects independently

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

The ability to use computer software to obtain daily assignments and to document task progress

A knowledge of methods of landscaping including mowing, trimming, felling trees, maintaining gravel roads and paths and snow removal

The ability to operate a variety of hand and power equipment in a safe and effective manner

The ability to safely perform all carpentry skills including framing, cabinetry, window and door installation, and general woodworking

Extensive carpentry skills required

The ability to communicate clearly with Facility Director and other team members

The ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

The ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours.)

The ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends and on call hours as needed

A valid Driver's license and driving record which meets HITWG insurance carrier requirements

Ability to travel to assigned worksites

Work schedule will generally coincide with weekends while programming is in session. Normally Wednesday-Sunday from May through October and Monday-Friday from November through April

Benefits

A generous benefits package

Company

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to more than 25,000 seriously ill children and family members annually – all completely free of charge.

Founded in 2011

Ashford, Connecticut, USA

51-200 employees