Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, (GSGCNWI) is an organization that focuses on helping girls build courage, confidence, and character. We pride ourselves on collaboration, communication, and teamwork. If you are looking for an organization with a mission that impacts the hearts and minds of girls in a meaningful way, then look no further. We’re committed to being an equitable, trauma-informed, community-based organization serving the needs and interests of girls and their families in the 245 communities we cover. We are the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. 

Looking to work with a mission driven organization? Looking for a role that challenges you? Want your work to add value? Then the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is the organization for you. The Property Maintenance Assistant role is a position that moves our mission forward and helps change lives. 

The Role - Property Maintenance Assistant 

The Property Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the camp property. They report to the Regional Property Manager.

This is a full-time role that is benefits eligible. 

What you will be doing: 

• Maintain, repair and replace program equipment to support Girl Scout program at camps 

• Clean and maintain buildings and equipment 

• Assist with landscaping of grounds and maintenance of equipment 

• Technical repair of property equipment as needed at repair person level 

• Assist Property Manager in onsite projects as assigned and can self-direct 

• Perform other duties as required or assigned 

• Maintain interior & exterior of camp buildings 

The skills you skills you will use: 

• Requires high school graduation or GED equivalency; or equivalent experience; Technical Certification preferred 

• Minimum 3-5 years experience and demonstrated track record in maintenance and repair 

• Physical strength and stamina are essential, as the incumbent must perform manual labor in an outdoor setting under all weather conditions. Specific requirements include: 
  • Lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds for short distances 

  • Walk one mile through a wooded-dusty terrain area in 20 minutes or less 

  • Scale a ladder of at least 6 feet in height and work comfortably at that elevation 

  • Operate a riding lawn mower, tractor, wood splitter, and chainsaw 

Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Benefit plan that includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance and supplementary insurances to take care of your overall well being 

• 403(b) retirement plan 

• Time off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and mental wellness paid time off is available for employees to take care of themselves and show our appreciation. 

• A casual work environment - with a casual dress code and the option to work hybrid, if applicable.