Facilities Associate

Job Type: Full Time
Direct Report: VP of Facilities
FLSA Status: Exempt

Organization Overview

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction’s adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically-safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children’s Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Job Description

The Facilities Associate provides upkeep and maintenance of buildings, vehicles, and equipment. The Facilities Associate also helps the greater Facilities Team in performing duties in housekeeping and grounds when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

● Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
● Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
● Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment
● Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary
● Record maintenance and repair work performed
● Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
● Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
● Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams
● Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures
● Perform grounds maintenance and mowing as needed
● Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures such as sheds and out buildings
● Perform housekeeping duties and laundry duties when necessary ensuring all Victory Junction buildings are cleaned so that health standards are met
● Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts
● Prepare rooms for meetings
● Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties as needed
● Request repair services as needed
● Be an active team player and contribute/promote a positive, professional culture for all
● Foster a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
● Any other duties assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prospective employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and meet other medical requirements as a condition of employment.

Education & Experience

● High school diploma; plus 5+ years maintenance experience required
● Experience in construction, maintenance, OSHA safety standards, and grounds keeping
● Demonstrated proficiency in preventative maintenance techniques
● Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and competency

Please submit cover letter and resume to Tracy Hedrick, VP of Facilities, at thedrick@victoryjunction.org.

Victory Junction is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means removing barriers and providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of medical condition, physical ability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, and socioeconomic background.