Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Maintenance Assistant La Cygne, KS · Part time Company website

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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.

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.