Maintenance Specialist at Blue Spring State Park- $17/hr

Blue Spring and Hontoon Island State Park, managed by Guest Services, Inc, are now hiring a part-time maintenance staff member. The position will handle maintenance duties at numerous parks. This is a regular part-time position with hours varying based on park needs.

The starting pay rate is $17/hour. Apply today to join our All-Star Team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Specialist assists by performing all aspects of maintenance and repair work on all mechanical, structural, and electrical equipment and systems on assigned locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• General handyman duties ranging from light maintenance, repairs, and construction
• Receive direction from the Maintenance Manager and assist in the overall maintenance and repair of the assigned unit’s operations.
• Conduct scheduled inspections of designated buildings and equipment; check and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Make major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Respond immediately and resolve emergency facility needs/issues regarding safety/security/business requirements, including fire alarm systems; disengage electrical, water, or gas systems as necessary.
• Lock and secure all buildings and facilities; monitor, activate and reset automatic security systems as appropriate.
• Assist Manager with inventory/security of supplies is adequate for the maintenance of units.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of facility’s equipment. Notify Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times. Maintain and enhance the company’s image when interacting with clients, guests, associates, and vendors.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record required.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit or assigned work location. Bend, lift, carry, crawl, climb, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Climbing steps and ladders regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by co-workers.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
• Must wear the correct protective and safety equipment at all times.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Repair equipment. Hand and electric tools.
• Company motor vehicles.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.