Job Listing: Facility Assistant
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Paradise, Texas
Organizational Overview:​
Camp Summit is a one-of-a-kind camp for individuals with disabilities where the emphasis is on each camper's abilities rather than their disabilities. Traditional camp activities are adapted to each individual, provided in our barrier-free facilities, and implemented by trained, caring staff. Our campers are grouped by age, providing the opportunity to make friends within peer groups while having fun and experiencing new adventures.
Camp Summit’s administrative offices are in Dallas, Texas. Our camp is in Paradise, Texas, just north of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex on 460 acres of land. We are accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed as a Youth Camp in the State of Texas.
Responsibilities:
Report to the Facility Director. Maintain and repair camp buildings, grounds and facilities. Assist with maintaining Water and Wastewater treatment equipment and swimming pool, ensuring compliance with state and federal operating regulations and documentation. Schedule and perform routine maintenance on camp vehicles and Facility Department equipment. Maintain a routine for the recording of standard checks, ie. swimming pool, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, dish sanitizers, heat and air conditioning units, smoke detectors, fire suppression systems, building inspections, groundskeeping, etc.
Duties:
Maintain and assist in the proper and general repair and use of all equipment (including grounds, buildings, shop, kitchen, etc) by performing the following duties:
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Groundskeeping
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General Carpentry
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Residential Plumbing
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Residential Electrical
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Light Mechanical
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Light Janitorial
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Vehicles, tractors, Gator, and golf carts
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Tools
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Etc.
Maintain records as may be required by all state, local, or associated regulatory authorities, including testing, verification, operation, maintenance, and inspection.
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Ability to work indoors or outdoors, in confined spaces, on level or unleveled terrain, climb ladders, paint, dig holes, move heavy machinery, crawl, bend, walk, and kneel, and work in adverse conditions including inclement weather; may be exposed to fumes, odor/dust/mist. Must be able to lift over 75lbs.
Provide support for lease groups, special programs and work events on camp premises including hosting tours, work projects, cleaning, and routine janitorial performance.
Report to the Facility Director the need for non-standard repairs or maintenance.
Ability to work a rotational on-call schedule.
Assist in coordinating and facilitating all corporate and volunteer projects.
Provide reasonable security for the facility at all times for the safety and welfare of all participants and the safety and security of property and valuables.
Other duties may be assigned by the Facility Director or CEO.
Education/Certification:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
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Maintain a Texas Driver’s license and clean driving record.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, salary desire, and cover letter to careers@campsummittx.org Please include "Facility Assistant Application - [Your Name]" in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Camp Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all individuals to apply.