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 site and facilities superintendent, guest services coordinator and assigned staff on all matters involving use of the property for the program.
• Cooperate with all other departments on the property 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 camping 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 an understanding of the Young Life Standards and how they affect the way you conduct yourself with staff, guests, and volunteers.
• 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 and capital projects as assigned.

Training Expectations:

• Pace Calls that align with the employee’s IDP goals.
• Certification(s) in electrical, plumbing, framing, waste water or HVAC desired.
• Ability and willingness to obtain certifications.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:

• Come join our team and have the incredible opportunity to positively impact the lives of thousands of young people every year! ​ Young Life’s Washington Family Ranch (WFR) is a Christian youth camp and conference center owned and operated by Young Life. ​ Find out more about Young Life​ and Washington Family Ranch​ here. ​ This is a unique opportunity to be part of the facilities maintenance team at WFR as an experienced water and wastewater operator. ​
• Schedule: ​ 40 hours per week. ​ Some overtime possible. ​ 13 paid holidays plus paid-time-off and sick leave.
• 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.
• Applicants must be willing to work a revolving schedule which includes night and weekend hours.​
• Washington Family Ranch is a very remote property (located one hour from the closest grocery store) with a large dedicated staff that results in approximately 120 people living year round at camp. This creates a unique and spiritually rewarding environment of Christian work and fellowship. There are two camps located here: a high school focused camp (Canyon) and a middle school camp (Creekside). Affordable housing is available on property.
• Affordable housing available on-site. ​
• All employees are required to complete a criminal background check and sign Young Life’s Statement of Faith​ prior to employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain Level II drinking water treatment plant and Level 1 drinking water distribution system
• Operate and maintain Level 1 wastewater collection system and Level 1 wastewater treatment system
• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of system components (pumps, valves, hydrants, controls, chemical feed, etc.)
• Perform required daily data collection and system checks
• Perform leak detection and repair of underground piping systems
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on system equipment
• Use maps, drawings, and locating tools to perform underground utility locates
• Operate a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment properly and safely
• Handle and use water treatment chemicals properly and safely
• Capable of lifting 50 lb. and working outside in any conditions
• Capable of working independently or with other team members
• Operation and maintenance of commercial swimming pools
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Certifications

Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Oregon Level 2 Drinking Water Treatment certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year
• Oregon Level 1 Drinking Water Distribution certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year

Preferred (not required)

• Oregon Level 1 Wastewater Collections certification
• Oregon Level 1 Wastewater Distribution certification

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Job:

• Strong proficiency in 2-3 trades, ability to teach/lead other staff in those trades.
• Ability to organize and supervise people and tasks.
• General knowledge of multiple plant systems.
• Positive, flexible attitude and 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 John Gastineau