malibu club — MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

British Columbia, Canada

Camping Commitment Statement

As a follower of Jesus Christ and a minister of His gospel, demonstrate a basic understanding of Young Life’s ministry strategy and participate in providing excellent camping experiences for individuals to encounter Jesus Christ and know the truth of God’s love for them.

Mission & Authority

Through both continued training and direct experience, lead staff and prepare an environment where guests, staff and volunteers are well cared for by preparing a distraction free environment for kids to encounter Jesus Christ. This is a support role that works alongside the Sites and Facilities Superintendent to learn all aspects of the Sites and Facilities Department.

Essential Duties:

Spiritual Formation: Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

  • Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus
  • With direction from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan.
  • Participate in a culture where the spiritual formation of volunteers is both a priority and responsibility.

Attentive Hospitality: Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.

  • Demonstrate a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
  • Develop a recognition and action plan for guest needs/requests in order to partner with our guests; meeting their needs and supporting an environment where guests are heard.

Interpersonal Relationships: Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.

  • Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
  • Participate in interdepartmental staff relationship by engaging in partnerships throughout the property.
  • Offer leadership and direction to those workers assigned to you.
  • Supervise staff whom the site and facilities superintendent may assign to you, both summer and winter.
  • This includes full and part-time camping staff, in addition to maintenance summer staff, work crew, volunteers and other people who may be assisting with a maintenance or project function on the property.
  • At all times, maintain a pleasant, positive attitude toward staff and others involved in the program, conveying the idea of maximum service consistent with the capabilities of the property and equipment.
  • Work closely with the work crew and summer staff bosses in making the work experience a positive time of personal growth for the individuals that have volunteered their time at the property.
  • Cooperate with all other departments at camp to operate as a team and produce a well-functioning body.
  • Relate to the local community in a manner best suited to carry out the public relations policy of Young Life as presented by the Camp Manager.

Comprehensive Stewardship:Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

  • Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry through Sites and Facilities.
  • Develop and equip interns and volunteers to participate in comprehensive stewardship of Sites and Facilities department.
  • Support an environment where volunteers feel valued both as contributors and as people.
  • Maintain operating records as required by the site and facilities superintendent.

Talent Development: Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process, we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training.

  • Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
  • Proficient in 1-2 trades, willingness to gain more competence in respective trades.

Embracing Excellence: Standing on the platform of national standards and metrics we gladly prepare an environment that glorifies Jesus Christ.

  • Execute daily responsibilities with attention to the standards and metrics required for excellent camp operations.
  • Develop a commitment to uphold the Young Life Standards as listed in the Sites and Facilities Manual.
  • Execute all DIN items assigned.
  • Execute all PM items assigned.
  • Document all work completed and items maintained.
  • Execute all duties as assigned.
  • Supervise/assist with small projects as assigned.

Training Expectations:

  • Pace Calls that align with the employee’s IDP goals.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain certifications as required.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:

  • Must be capable of spending most of the workday standing or walking.
  • Must be adaptable to all work environments, inside and out.
  • Must be capable of working on projects over/above head, as well as bending, kneeling, crawling in/around attics, crawl spaces, etc.
  • Capable of digging, shoveling and raking various compounds.
  • Carpentry focused experience desired.
  • The Maintenance Technician must come with a sense of God's calling. Malibu Club is a remote property located 100 miles northwest of Vancouver and only accessible by seaplane or boat. A very small community lives on-site year-round. Grocery shopping, medical appointments and other errands take a bit more effort.

Note: This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.​

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Any necessary certifications as required by the local municipality.

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Job:

  • Ability to train and lead teams.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
  • General knowledge of multiple plant systems.
  • Some experience in most of the construction trades.
  • Must have a positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn.
  • Physically able to do the work.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage (at no cost to you).
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • 401(k) matching plan (up to four percent).​​
  • Health club benefit.
  • And more!

Notes:

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.

How To Apply:

​Submit an online application, including resume and cover letter, via the button below.

Questions?​ Please contact Mark Kaptein.

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