What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Wildwood Outdoor Education Center?
We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on individual to help take care of our 150-acre outdoor education center, located one mile east of 399th Street and U.S. Highway 69 in La Cygne, Kansas. The job includes general upkeep of the property including five bunkhouses, a commercial kitchen and dining hall, a swimming pool, and several multipurpose buildings. This is a part-time, seasonal position that’s ideal for someone with experience in facility maintenance, construction trades, landscaping, or a related skilled trade who enjoys a variety of indoor and outdoor work.
About Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
At Wildwood, we bring kids outside to learn and grow together, transforming summer into a season of learning, youth development, and outdoor adventure for low-income Kansas City area youth.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and other general building trades.
- Perform seasonal grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, pond care, road maintenance, invasive species management, and basic timber management.
- Operate landscaping equipment, hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Inspect facilities and grounds to identify maintenance needs and help resolve issues promptly.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures while maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Assist with camp and event setup, snow removal (seasonally), and other duties as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, or a related trade is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, lawn and landscaping equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to assist with a variety of maintenance and groundskeeping tasks.
Work Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must successfully pass applicable pre-employment background checks.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check to operate camp vehicles, including trucks with trailers is required.
- Required to work in indoor and outdoor settings including the need to navigate irregular terrain and walk a minimum of one mile daily in all weather conditions.
- May be regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and perform equipment maintenance.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Schedule:
- Part-time up to 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Evening and/or weekend availability may be required for occasional scheduled events or rare unplanned emergencies.
Salary
$17 - $20 per hour
Salary : $17 - $20