Maintenance Assistant

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT) is headquartered in San Antonio, TX and serves more than 14,000 Girl Scouts (girls and adults) across 21 counties in southwest Texas. Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The Property Maintenance Assistant carries out specific duties and responsibilities as assigned in the areas of: resident camp, troop camping, horse camp, property maintenance, landscape maintenance, and vehicle maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains camp property in a safe operating condition in accordance with Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., American Camp Association, and federal, state, and local standards/codes. Works with volunteer teams to support maintenance needs. Maintains janitorial and maintenance supplies. Maintains an inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Works cross-functionally with Camp Ranger and Property Manager to ensure camp property and facilities are ready for program use. Ensures removal of all trash daily. For troop camping, prepares unit sites for arrival of troops, ensures that troops are oriented regarding the site, parking, use of equipment and safety, and reviews departure checklist with each unit. Provides basic equine care during resident camp and winter horse camp, as needed. Performs additional duties as assigned in support of the council's mission and goals.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and does not constitute a contract. Competencies and areas of expertise may include: Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Oral and Written Communication
• (i.

e. In person, verbal, written, and/or phone); expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; prepares organized and structured presentations; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff. Job Knowledge

• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how job relates to others. Problem Solving
• Recognizes when immediate action is required; recognizes when sufficient information has been obtained to make a decision; makes decisions where appropriate or refers decisions to the appropriate organizational level; makes decisions without undue delay. Teamwork
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Licensure/Membership Requirements:

The employee is required to maintain membership with Girl Scouts of the United States of America throughout the duration of their employment with GSSWT.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Familiar with a variety of ground equipment (ex. tractor, mower, etc.). Working knowledge of bench tools (ex. drill press, saw, router, etc.), hand tools (power and manual) and various facility maintenance tools and equipment required.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general practices, compliance requirements, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Computer Skills:

Must be proficient with computer and Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Outlook, and Word).