Job Details

Description

Job Title: Camp Maintenance Technician
Department: Camp
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports to: Camp Director
Updated: January 2025

UGM (Union Gospel Mission) considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Maintenance and Operations Technician ensures that UGM Camp's facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment are safe, clean, functional, and welcoming for guests, campers, and volunteers. This hands-on role performs general maintenance, mechanical repairs, and custodial tasks, supervises and motivates volunteers, and assists with building projects and special maintenance initiatives. This position requires a self-starter with the ability to follow instructions, a willingness to work occasional weekends, and the ability to operate vehicles, camp equipment, and hand/power tools safely.

Key Result Area #1: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
• Repair and maintain electrical systems including light fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuit breakers.
• Perform plumbing work, including repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and installing fixtures.
• Conduct carpentry, painting, wall repair, flooring repair, and door hardware maintenance.
• Assist with roof, fence, and concrete repairs when necessary,
• Document maintenance and repair of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Perform custodial tasks, including floor care using buffers, scrubbers, mops, and cleaning chemicals.

Key Result Area #2: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
• Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and general campgrounds, including snow removal, mowing, raking, and debris removal.
• Repair and maintain outdoor systems including sprinklers, fences, docks, and boat facilities.
• Maintain landscaping equipment, vehicles, and camp machinery in operating condition.

Key Result Area #3: SPECIAL PROJECTS & CONTRACTOR COORDINATION
• Assist on building remodeling, and other camp projects.
• Work alongside contractors on special projects as needed.
• Welding may be required on certain projects.

Key Result Area #4: VOLUNTEER & GUEST SUPPORT
• Motivate and supervise volunteers during maintenance and grounds projects.
• Ensure camp guests and weekend rental participants receive safe, well-maintained facilities.
• Communicate safety guidelines and camp expectations clearly to volunteers and guests.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Washington or Idaho driver's license. Required.
• CPR/First Aid certification. Required.
• Criminal background check clearance. Required.
• Valid driver's license; insurable by UGM. Required.
• Self-starter with ability to follow instructions and manage multiple tasks/projects. Required.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends during camp rental season. Required.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds and perform physically demanding work outdoors and indoors. Required.
• General carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills. Preferred.
• Welding skills for maintenance and construction projects. Preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors on special projects. Preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, instructional). Expected.
• Teachable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. Expected.
• Demonstrates care for creating a safe, functional, and welcoming environment. Expected.
• Participate in the spiritual life of the camp through Bible study, prayer, and modeling Christ-centered behavior. Expected.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%
• Work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions. Frequently.
• Climbing ladders, bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and going from building to building is required. Continuously.
• Exposure to electricity, moving machinery, and chemicals. Frequently.
• High stamina and energy required. Continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina. Continuously.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly. Continuously.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:
• Hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolding, paint equipment.
• Driving vehicles: trucks, trailers, boats, and small utility vehicles.
• Grounds and landscaping equipment: mowers, snow blowers, trimmers, blowers.
• Cleaning equipment: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, vacuums.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Required.
• 5+ years' experience of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance experience. Preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• On-site housing with utilities provided.
• 208 hours PTO per year including six major holidays (160 hours for full-time).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability coverage.
• FSA eligibility after one year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match after one year.

REQUIREMENT:
Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:
• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Purpose upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.

*This position requires a Conflict-of-Interest Statement and a Confidentiality Statement