What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buildings & Grounds Assistant position at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center?
Osprey Wilds is a public, non-profit 501(c)(3) residential environmental learning center and conference & retreat center nestled on the shores of Grindstone Lake in east-central Minnesota. We are committed to developing an understanding, ethics and responsibility regarding the environment and stewardship through formal and informal teaching that links nature and humans. The Buildings & Grounds Assistant’s duties change with the seasons. This person will work maintaining our vehicles, grounds and assisting with general building improvements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Vehicle and small engine management
- Maintain the whole fleet of vehicles. Includes but not limited to scheduling yearly maintenance, necessary repairs and keeping maintenance logs.
- Maintain all small engines, chainsaws and weed whips with repairs and routine maintenance
Land Management
- Maintain and groom trails
- Assist with scheduling routine controlled burns, invasive species management and property damage
Facility Management
- Ability to operate power tools, landscape tools, and construction tools for work projects
- Assist with buildings and equipment repairs
- General knowledge and skills in the following areas: plumbing, electrical and carpentry
Seasonal Duties
- Snow removal – plowing driveway and road, shoveling sidewalks and sand program areas
- Groom cross-country ski trails
Leadership
- Work with volunteers on projects and improvements
- Assist with planning and leading volunteer work days
- Be an advocate for Osprey Wilds in the local community
Administrative & others
- Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications
- Update and manage facility needs document
- Assist the Buildings & Grounds Manager on larger projects
Qualified candidates will have the following:
- Ability to work both individually and collaboratively
- Able to adapt and prioritize day to day needs of the facilities
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20