Grounds/Maintenance Worker

RockRidge Canyon is a Young Life of Canada property in Princeton, British Columbia, owned and operated by Young Life for the purpose of reaching teenagers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It additionally functions as a Christian conference and retreat centre when not being used by Young Life. RockRidge Canyon is committed to providing “intentional hospitality” to our guests. This means working to consistently exceed the expectations of our guests in quality of service, facilities, and overall experience. The Grounds/Maintenance Worker is responsible to maintain the physical property, which includes buildings and grounds. The Grounds/Maintenance Worker is an essential part of the Site & Facilities staff team, ensuring that the RRC site and facilities are maintained to Young Life’s standards of excellence. The role is hands-on and working day-to-day in site and facilities operations and maintenance projects. These responsibilities are to be carried out in a way that honours Jesus Christ. The position demands a strong commitment to serving Christ, facilitating the mission of Young Life as expressed through camping, and serving guests with excellence.

Responsibilities

Maintain the physical property, which includes buildings and grounds; Maintain lawns, paths, gardens, athletic fields, sport courts, trails, lakefront, landscaped interiors and other camp property areas; Spread top soil, lay sod, plant flowers, grass, shrubs and trees; Cut grass, rake, fertilize and water lawns, weed gardens, prune shrubs and trees, shovel snow, clean beach, coordinate/maintain irrigation; Maintain trees, lawns and grass along roadsides; Operate and maintain power mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, pruning saws, snowblowers and other landscape maintenance equipment; Spray and dust trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens to control insects and disease; Train and supervise seasonal interns; Respond to operational emergencies and urgent and unscheduled needs of guests; Perform other maintenance duties as directed by the Site & Facilities Manager; Model Christ in word, deed and actions; Model and promote Young Life's mission, core values, and strategic plan; Provide spiritual leadership to direct reports, interns, summer staff and volunteers; Maintain a positive attitude and a friendly, professional manner; Observe and report unsafe work conditions; Reply to radio calls professionally and respond to requests quickly and efficiently; Operate property vehicles safely

Requirements

Personal knowledge and experience of the saving work of Jesus Christ; Involvement in a local church; Agreement with Young Life's Statement of Faith; Grade 12 Diploma or higher; Five years general maintenance experience, landscaping experience, or construction related trade; Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills to create reports and use spreadsheets; General knowledge of vehicle maintenance and heavy-duty equipment; Work quickly and unobtrusively in a busy environment that frequently demands the ability to change priorities; Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to schedule changes; Good organizational and time management skills; Able to navigate conflict situations, observant, perceptive and detail oriented; Creative problem solver; Take direction and execute oral and written instructions; Request clarification when needed; Effective verbal communicator and natural encourager; Good written communication skills, including email; Basic abilities in Google Suite; Legally entitled to work in Canada; Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract or equivalent; Clean criminal record check, including vulnerable sector search, required as a condition of employment; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Ability to push, squat, kneel, climb; Ability to walk or stand for up to 95% of the time; Must be able to function out of doors in various weather and may be in contact with various chemicals

Nice to have

A diploma, certificate, or trade qualification in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or equivalent experience is preferred; Fall Protection, Confined Space, WHMIS, Pest Management Applicator Certification, OFA Level 1, Dangerous Tree Risk Assessment Training, Faller Certification are all assets; Valid Standard First Aid (Level 1) certification is recommended; Experience in challenge course operations and/or the aptitude to be trained in ACCT Level 1 certification for high ropes, zip line, pamper pole and other ropes course/initiative area is an asset