Grounds Supervisor and Equipment Operator
Job description
Position Summary: The Grounds Supervisor and Equipment Operator is responsible for overseeing seasonal crews, grounds and trails upkeep, snow removal, and fleet maintenance. This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 225,000 annually.
Essential Functions:
- Minimum of two years’ experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
- Ability to safely operate all hand and power tools common to equipment repair and know and use all personal protective equipment necessary to safely do assigned work.
- Plow snow regularly during the winter months. Will include weekends, early mornings, late evenings, and holidays.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and vehicles.
- Able to work independently and be self-directed.
- Ability to responsibly purchase parts for repair of equipment and vehicles.
- Perform and record daily safety and maintenance checks.
- Maintain and service all equipment following manufactures recommendations.
- Experience with operation and routine maintenance of heavy and light equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to: backhoe/front end loader, dozer, motor grader, skid-steer loader, trencher, track hoe, dump truck, snow plowing equipment, tractors, fleet vehicles, mowers, and chainsaws.
- Able to spend long hours working on and operating equipment.
- A high level of attention to detail and ability to thoroughly complete each job task.
- Ability to work from blueprints and rough sketches and produce sketches and plans for utility work, along with mapping of existing and new utilities.
- Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- Must possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
- Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
- General knowledge of welding and ability to weld preferred.
- A high level of attention to detail and ability to thoroughly complete each job task.
- Willing and able to be on-call at least one night each week if living on-grounds.
- Promote a cooperative, positive and problem-solving atmosphere at all times.
- Communicate with coworkers and supervisor to ensure a quality product and timely completion of products.
- Assist in the Auto Shop as needed to maintain and repair the vehicle fleet and small power equipment.
- Assist the Buildings & Grounds Department as needed to ensure quality services for guests and staff.
- Plan and prioritize projects and work time for efficiency
- Have CDL or ability to obtain
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills, and teaching/training skills
- Work alongside, train, and supervise seasonal/volunteer B&G staff
- Proven experience with ground maintenance operations in a commercial resort setting.
- Experience with gardening, flowers, weed control, mowing, sprinkler systems
Compensation Package & Employee Perks:
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Generous PTO/Vacation
- Participation in YMCA Retirement Fund (an additional 12% contribution by YMCA after 2 years employment)
- Employer owned rental housing may be available nearby - Contact Human Resources for more information
- YMCA of the Rockies membership
- Discounted childcare, summer day camp, and summer overnight camp
- Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges for friends & family
- Ski and golf passes to nearby resorts & courses
- Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures
How to Apply:
Visit ww.workintherockies.org to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.06 - $25.01 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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