Facilities Worker
Facilities workers are the front-line for the overall maintenance and improvement of the physical grounds and buildings of Thousand Pines.
Wage: $19.00 per hour or above, depending on experience level.
Essential Functions
- Repair and maintenance of camp vehicles, facilities, and property
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
- Safe operation of tractors and trucks
- Safe operation of various minor equipment and tools
Additional Functions
- Assisting other departments when facilities-related needs arise i.e. moving furniture, ladder work, heavier lifting, etc.
- Assisting with weather-related issues: snow removal, water damage, roofing issues, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Major Competency Areas
- Safety first mindset at all times
- Attention to detail
- Ability to organize and maintain a clean work area
- Ability to follow instructions, learn new skills, and accept guidance/supervision
- Ability to work alone and with others in a timely manner
- Excellent attitude with guests and co-workers
Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma
- Must be able to work some weekends and odd hours
- Current driver license
- Godly, Christian character
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Agreement with Thousand Pines mission-vision-values, doctrinal statement, and compliance with employee handbook
Physical Demands
- Ability to work outside in inclement/extreme weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Abilities sufficient to carry out the essential functions of the job, including good balance
Tasks May Include:
- Weed whacking
- Painting
- Minor repair on camp vehicles and equipment
- Using mechanized tools and equipment
- Using manual tools and equipment
- Using a backpack blower and/or push blower
- Moving bunk beds, furniture, or other heavy items
- Holding heavy items in place
- Lifting and carrying materials and supplies, ladders, hoses, tools, equipment, boxes, bed frames, etc.
- Walking and standing for long periods of time, walking backwards while carrying items
- Roof work, tree work, working on scaffolding, at heights above 20 feet
May Involve The Following:
- Leaning
- Bending over
- Stooping
- Reaching
- Lifting
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Squatting
- Climbing/Descending ladders
- Digging
- Watering, moving heavy hoses
- Sweeping and shoveling
- Mowing grass with a hand or motorized lawn mower
- Raking
- Crawling: under buildings, vehicles, furniture, equipment
- Walking on uneven surfaces and terrain
Thank you for your interest in Thousand Pines Christian Camp and Conference Center!
Thousand Pines is a 240 acre site located in the beautiful San Bernardino national Forest at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Although Thousand Pines is surrounded by a great natural beauty and great recreational opportunities, our primary goal is to see our campers come to know, in a real and personal way, the saving grace of Jesus Christ. It is our passion to see lives changed!
We are always looking for quality people who want to serve Christ and see lives changed as much as we do. Everything we do at Thousand Pines – washing dishes, cleaning cabins, counseling students - seeks to point our campers toward the message of God's love. We also seek to facilitate your spiritual growth through regular staff worship and sharing. When you join the Ministry Team at Thousand Pines you join a family of believers that seek to continually be more like Jesus. We want to share your victories, defeats, joys and tears and to help you grow in your walk with the Lord!
Thank you for your interest in Thousand Pines. We will be praying for you as you seek God's leading.