Buildings and Grounds Technician

This role is a full-time role, based in Queenstown, MD. The hourly rate ranges from $25-$30 and is commensurate with experience.

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to thousands of children with serious illnesses and their families annually – all completely free of charge. For many of these children and families, Hole in the Wall provides multiple Camp experiences throughout the year at the facility in Ashford, Conn, in dozens of hospitals and clinics, directly in camper homes and communities and through other outreach activities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

This position is responsible for both building maintenance and grounds work, as needed, with a focus on buildings maintenance and repair. Extensive carpentry skills are required for this position.

• Openandwinterizebuildingsfortheseason.
• Formulateandimplementcreativesolutionsforbuildingissues.
• Assistwithspecialprojectsincludingpropconstructionfor Campactivities.
• Serveasabackupforswimmingpoolmaintenanceandoperation.
• Serveasbackuptoperformweeklyfirepumptests.
• Serveasbackuptoperformmonthlyinspectionsincluding
  
  HVACfilters,emergencylights&exitsigns,andfireextinguishers.
• Removesnowfromroads,sidewalks,andparkinglots,andspreadiceremovalproductsonsidewalksandparkinglotsduringicyconditionsbeingavailableforweekendworkasneeded.
• Landscapegroundareasthroughout Campincludingplantingandtrimminglawns,trees,bushes,hedges,andshrubs.
• Throughpositiveleadership,demonstratethecorevaluesoftheorganization.
• Assistwithspecialprojectsandperformadditionaldutiesasassigned.

• Threeyearsofexperienceinbuildingtradeswithafocusoncarpentryandgeneralbuildingsystems.
• Knowledgeoffederal,stateandlocallaws,codesandregulationsrelatedtoareasofassignments.
• Theabilitytoestablishpositiverelationshipswithavarietyofpeopleinmulticulturalenvironments.
• Theabilitytousecomputersoftwaretoobtaindailyassignmentsandtodocumenttaskprogress.
• Aknowledgeofmethodsoflandscapingincludingmowing,trimming,fellingtrees,maintaininggravelroadsandpathsandsnowremoval.
• Theabilitytooperateavarietyofhandandpowerequipmentinasafeandeffectivemanner.
• Theabilitytosafelyperformallcarpentryskillsincludingframing,cabinetry,windowanddoorinstallation,andgeneralwoodworking.
• Extensivecarpentryskillsrequired.
• Theabilitytocommunicateclearlywith Facility Directorandotherteammembers .
• Theabilitytoreach,bend,stoopandfrequentlyliftupto
  50pounds.
• Theabilitytoworkinastandingpositionforlongperiodsoftime(upto9hours.)
• Theabilitytoworkextendedhours,includingeveningsandweekendsandoncallhoursasneeded
• Avalid Driver'slicenseanddrivingrecordwhichmeets
  
  HITWGinsurancecarrierrequirements.
  
  Abilitytotraveltoassignedworksites.
• Workschedulewillgenerallycoincidewithweekendswhileprogrammingisinsession.
  
  Normally Wednesday-Sunday from Maythrough Octoberand Monday -Friday from November through April .

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides a very competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and growth opportunities for high contributors. To apply, please use the provided link. Due to the volume of resumes received, you will be contacted only if there is interest in pursuing your application. No phone calls please.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, and is committed to a diverse workforce.