Maintenance Specialist - Allyn and Tahuya (FT) at Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Allyn, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

28.85

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Systems Maintenance, Forest Management, Customer Service, Interpersonal Relations, Stewardship Activities, Capital Projects, Maintenance Logging, Operating Power Tools, Operating Rigging Equipment, Trail Maintenance, Working Independently, Prioritization, Chemical Safety

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description About Girl Scouts of Western Washington Girl Scouts of Western Washington is consistently and unapologetically committed to providing safe spaces for all girls* to belong. We build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Founded in 1912, our organization has been committed to meeting the needs of our youth members for over a century. We uplift all Girl Scouts in a supportive environment where they can discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their very first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. They are the future leaders paving the way toward a brighter tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.girlscoutsww.org. Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws. *Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human. About the Position The Maintenance Specialist at Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) works as part of a small team responsible for maintaining the property, facilities, equipment, and systems at Camp St. Albans (Allyn, WA) and Camp Lyle McLeod (Tahuya, WA), supporting the safety and security of both sites. Other duties include forest management, site coverage and hosting of camper groups, and stewardship of the volunteer community. This is a regular, full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt on-site role based in Western Washington. Preference is for candidates who live within reasonable distance of the camp properties listed above. While the full pay range is $23.08 to $28.85 per hour, this position will start at $23.08 per hour for purposes of internal pay equity. Girl Scouts of Western Washington offers an excellent work environment, meaningful mission-driven work and a competitive benefits package that includes employer-paid options for medical, dental, life/AD&D for employees. Additionally, access is available for our 403(b) retirement plan, as well as voluntary benefits that include vision insurance and flexible spending accounts. Our generous paid leave plan includes three weeks of vacation to start, sick leave, paid holidays, paid time off for personal development and volunteerism, AND nearly two weeks of paid leave for our winter break! Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follow the established camp maintenance plan to maintain camp property, facilities, equipment, and systems at the direction of the Camp Property Operations Manager and in accordance with health and safety regulations, Girl Scout, and American Camp Association standards. Perform hosting duties and provide excellent customer service to camp users, GSWW staff, and volunteers, including check-in and check-out duties, sanitizing facilities, and encouraging, maintaining security & stewardship of the property. Contribute to a positive image for Girl Scouting by maintaining positive public and interpersonal relations with visitors, guests, staff, volunteers, vendors, businesses, governmental agencies, and the local community. Assist in the facilitation of stewardship activities for staff, youth, and volunteers engaged in work weekends or other volunteer site maintenance or trail work. Assist in implementing GSWW capital projects and major maintenance projects. Maintain a log of maintenance activities and other records as directed. Provide on-call and evening/weekend coverage as necessary. This is a general description of the position's essential responsibilities and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and physical stamina to work throughout camp, including rough terrain and extensive hills Ability to work outdoors year-round in aquatic and forestland habitats, including waterfront and upland forested areas, in all weather conditions Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to ensure effective interaction with individuals at all levels and backgrounds Experience safely operating & maintaining power tools and equipment, including chainsaws, trimmers, brush mowers, hoists, and general shop tools. Experience safely operating and maintaining rigging equipment, utility vehicles, powered and non-powered marine crafts, and towing equipment trailers. Experience maintaining recreational trails and logging roads Experience working with limited resources in a rural, outdoor setting Experience working safely in cramped spaces such as crawl spaces pipe chases Experience working safely on ladders and maintaining roofs of various heights Ability to work safely with chemicals, including but not limited to paints, sealers, solvents, etc. Strong sense of environmental stewardship Demonstrated ability to prioritize project tasks, work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, meet deadlines, and effectively communicate work progress & delays to direct supervisor in a timely manner Ability to ask for direct support when help is needed Ability to maintain confidentiality Willingness to demonstrate a commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of girls and staff Basic skills preferred in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and Experience Required High School diploma or equivalent Minimum of three years of experience in trade skills including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, commercia kitchens, forestry and vehicle maintenance Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a small team Other Qualifications Must reside within Washington State, with preference being residence within reasonable driving distance of assigned camp properties. Must be available to work varied hours including some nights and weekends as necessary, with advanced notice. Valid Washington State driver’s license, consistent access to a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance and the ability to fulfill travel requirements across widespread regional geography as necessary. Satisfactory results from criminal background search. Willingness to maintain Girl Scout membership. Must be willing and able to work at an alternative worksite as needed or when requested.

Responsibilities

The specialist maintains property, facilities, equipment, and systems at two camps according to established plans and safety regulations, while also performing hosting duties for campers and providing excellent customer service. Duties also include forest management, assisting with capital projects, and contributing to positive public and interpersonal relations within the community.