On-Call Maintenance Specialist - Tomahawk Ranch - Girl Scouts of Colorado

GSCO celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Girl Scouts of Colorado offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better.

Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years-and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with 2.5 million members across the nation and around the globe.

At Girl Scouts of Colorado, we serve more than 20,000 members and we believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world.

Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world!

You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition. We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations!

What is an On-Call Maintenance Specialist? The Maintenance Specialist Assists in the care and maintenance of assigned property in an on-call and year-round basis.

This role also works with the entire camp team to deliver services and maintain the site in a safe working order at Tomahawk Ranch, a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. Additionally, this role supports the hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the Tomahawk Ranch team. A primary function of this, and every other job at the Tomahawk Ranch, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Benefits:

• Sick Pay in accordance with Colorado Law.

For more information about Tomahawk Ranch please visit our website!

Tomahawk Ranch Overnight Camp | camp (girlscoutsofcolorado.org)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Camp Facility Responsibilities

• Assists with property security practices & procedures.
• Assists in the care for and maintenance of camp facilities, grounds including roads & fences, property & program equipment, and machinery are in safe, well-functioning, working, and clean condition.
• To help reduce the level of risk, ensures that all safety-related projects/needs are completed in a swift and timely manner and helps prepare facilities for changing weather conditions.
• Responsible for performing various skilled trade tasks for facility maintenance and construction projects.

Cross Functional Work

• Supports care of livestock, providing feeding, and daily chores.
• Assists with the delivery of equipment, machinery, luggage, and various materials when needed.
• Deliver emergency support during on-site incidents.
• Provide and support safe and healthy practices.
• In coordination with the camp team, facilitate camper program delivery, check-in & check-out procedures, orientation, and other operational logistics.
• Assist with the management of site and program equipment, including storage, care, inventory, and maintenance.
• Provide additional support as necessary to facility staff, camp team, kitchen, and housekeeping staff members.

Administration

• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
• Provide & participate in staff feedback forms as necessary for the camp's overall strategic planning.
• Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
• Support the efforts and commitments of Girl Scouts of Colorado in pluralism and diversity throughout the organization and within each community served.
• Embrace diversity and inclusiveness by contributing to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council as a whole and between employees and volunteers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Formal Training 

• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Ability to maintain, assess, and operate site and program equipment, machinery, and power tools.
• Preferred skills within carpentry, painting, plumbing and water systems, electrical service, roofing and general maintenance.
• Preferred experience in driving a tractor, using a backhoe, skid steer, augur, and side by side.
• Preferred experience with janitorial and housekeeping duties.
• Preferred experience maintaining property grounds, such as fences, gates, roads, pastures, enclosures, etc.
• Experience working with & caring for farm animals, livestock & large equine preferred.
• Knowledge of garden & greenhouse care preferred.
• Willing to provide support for innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license, driving record acceptable to the Girl Scout insurance company standards, with 5 years of driving experience.

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Our workplace is inclusive, and we strive to create an accessible and accommodating environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding accommodations for disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are invited to interview and require accommodations, please inform us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and accessible interview experience. If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at careers@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708. We are here to help.

Girl Scouts of Colorado celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GSCO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GSCO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. GSCO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.