Property Operator

Job Purpose

This position will oversee the care of the Malagash Bible Camp grounds and facilities to ensure that camp is safe, well-functioning, and presentable for and during the summer camp season.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Property Operator has three major areas of responsibility:

Site Improvement and Maintenance

• Ensure drinking water and beach water tests and camp inspection list are completed before the first camp session begins.
• Ensure that the camp's grounds are free of garbage. Examples of grounds-related maintenance include: ensuring that the grass is trimmed, (mowing is completed by others), flower beds are weeded, planters are watered, up-keep of nature trail, up-keep of waterfront area, maintaining the parking lot and driveway, appropriate landscaping maintenance, and up-keep of playground equipment.
• Ensure that camp buildings and mechanical systems are clean and properly maintained. Building repairs and maintenance are to be carried out on a systematic basis, as prioritized with the Executive Director or Property Director. Examples of camp building maintenance include: painting, replacing torn window screens, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, repairing bunk beds and other furniture, stripping and waxing dining hall and kitchen floors. Examples of mechanical systems requiring regular monitoring and maintenance include: hot water heaters, R/O water treatment system, sewage pump system, and vacuum cleaners.
• Ensure that camp equipment is kept in good working order. Examples of camp equipment include:, trimmers, chainsaws, and ATV.
• Make recommendations to the Property Director for budgeted repairs and maintenance, outlining costs and details.
• Proactively recommend future maintenance needs and improvements to the Executive Director or Property Director that are beyond budgeted amounts; outlining costs and details.
• Purchase/Order maintenance supplies (ensure that adequate supplies are kept on hand for the day-to-day running of the Camp) and check deliveries, forwarding approved invoices as directed by the Executive Director/Treasurer. This could include trips to Wallace and Tatamagouche.
• Repair work may be done by the Property Operator himself/herself if the capacity to do so exists. For work requiring specialized skills, the Property Operator can draw from a skilled volunteers list or engage the services of paid professionals to ensure that the needed repairs are taken care of properly – with approval from the property director.

Servant Leadership and Safety

• Train, and supervise any employees/volunteers assigned to property operator maintenance of camp, delegating tasks and projects as appropriate to an employee's/volunteer's skill set and experience.
• Be responsible for operating and insuring the safe operation of camp vehicles, equipment, and appliances by maintenance staff under his/her supervision.
• Be responsible for maximizing the health and safety of camp guests, employees and volunteers. The property should be kept free of tripping hazards, play areas kept free of sharp objects, fires should be monitored and extinguished when necessary, first aid kits should be available, etc.

Communication, Reporting

• Maintain an open and positive line of communication with the Property Personal and Executive Director concerning all areas of property maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and notify the individual purchasing of needed supplies. Other purchases are to be approved by the Property Director.
• Report all major areas in need of improvement or repair to the Property Director before commencing work.
• Turn in all invoices and receipts to the Treasurer in a timely manner.
• Other duties, as identified by the Executive or Property Director.

Qualifications

The Property Operator will meet the following criteria:

• Work Ethic: be an initiator and self-motivator with a commitment to doing a task well and on time.
• Team Player: be teachable, willing to be held accountable, and ready to work with others
• Professional Experience and Knowledge:
• High school diploma or equivalent, with some college or technical school training preferred
• Basic knowledge and skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanics, and general maintenance repairs
• Own proper work/safety clothing appropriate to personal size and comfort (examples may include steel-toed boots and chainsaw pants)
• Completed and clear Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sectors Check and Child Abuse Registry Search.
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and be capable of operating a range of equipment
• Detailed, organized, and clean
• Experience supervising others, the desire to mentor young people, and the ability to get along well with children, youth, and adults.
• Have or be willing to learn basic computer skills, be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Email and Internet.
• Other current certifications seen as advantageous include: WHIMIS.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person