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Essential Job Duties

1.Responsible for the development and implementation of a maintenance management system (prevention, correction, and construction).

      -Oversee the purchase, use, and care of all maintenance equipment and supplies.

      -Implement a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of camp buildings, vehicles and grounds, including routine duties such as mowing, painting, inspections, etc.

     -Schedule for routine maintenance and vendor contracts on equipment and services including trash removal, recycling, vehicle maintenance, pest control.

     -Have an understanding of  septic systems and willingness to learn more. Understand drinking water testing and requirements of the state of NC to meet standards. 

     -In cooperation with the waterfront coordinator, maintain the swimming pool/pond in good repair and operation, ensuring the water feature is maintained and in good working order and associated docks and other features are in good repair.

  1. Hire, train, supervise, schedule and coordinate staff engaged in maintenance and housekeeping
  2. Improvement of the camp’s buildings, equipment, and other facilities.
  3. Supervise and coordinate volunteer work teams at camp.

5.Oversee the inventory and ordering of equipment and provisions related to the maintenance and repair of the buildings, vehicles, grounds and housekeeping.

6.Monitor expenditures to stay on budget.

7.Perform all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines, including local, state, and federal guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.

Other Key Duties:

  1. ­Contribute to strategic discussions as needed to ensure the integration of programming and property in order to deliver programs that meet the needs of guests.
  2. Assist in the long range planning for the center.
  3. Assist in representing the camp to local businesses and other related camp groups.

Qualifications  (Minimum Qualifications and Experience)

  1. Experience in facility and site management, maintenance, landscaping, construction.
  2. Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC or ability to learn a plus.
  3. Experience in staff supervision.
  4. Ability to assist in development of expense budget and to work with a budget and purchase needed supplies.
  5. Willing to pursue some or all of these certifications with camp support: Certified Pool Operator, WasteWater Treatment Operator Level 1 and 2; C-Well operator, Red Cross First Aid/CPR, ServSafe, Darkness to Light Child Protection,  Commercial Driver’s License.

Physical Aspects of the Position:

1.Physical strength to lift equipment and supplies (up to 50 pounds), mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time.­  Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, tractors, and other motorized vehicles.

2.Work schedule primarily Mon-Friday but can include some weekends. Working conditions are primarily outdoors.

Salary Range/Compensation:  $38,000-45,000 salary with benefits

Application Instructions:  Email resume and 3 references to kate@donleecenter.org

Application Deadline:  Open until filled.

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