Thousand Pines Facilities Worker

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.

TM Camping's Statement Of Faith outlines the beliefs of TM Camping, founded in God's Word, the Bible.

TM Camping, in accordance with the historic Baptist tradition, hold to Believers Baptism by Immersion, Liberty of Conscience, the Separation of Church and state, and the Priesthood of the Believer. We also affirm the following distinctive which need emphasis at the present time:

• The Authority Of Scripture
• The Trinity
• Humankind
• Justification By Faith
• Regeneration
• The Church
• Human Destiny
• Evangelism And Social Concern
• Human Sexuality

At TM Camping we desire to have a distinctly Christian atmosphere and influence. Though campers and attendees come from many Christian and non-Christian backgrounds, all are included in chapel services, prayer, devotions, etc. Ministry team members participate in leading campers, attendees and other staff in these and other Christian activities. In addition, no matter where one works, all staff are expected to live exemplary Christian lives before campers and staff alike.

In applying for a ministry staff or management position, you are subscribing to a high moral, ethical and spiritual life style and give assurance that you will try to lead campers and staff, in both word and deed, to practical, real faith for themselves.

I certify that all information provided in order to apply for and secure work with the employer is true, complete and correct.

I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (i) cancel further consideration of this application, or (ii) immediately discharge me from TM Camping's service, whenever it is discovered.

I expressly authorize, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (personal and professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities and educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using such information in the employment process and all other persons, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information about me.

I understand that the employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.

It is my understanding that TM Camping is an at-will employer and by understanding this is has been explained to me that if I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. I understand that no supervisor or representative of the employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied oral or written agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by myself and the Camp's Executive Director.

I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 Form in this regard. I agree to a background check, fingerprinting and on-going drug testing.

Thank you for applying to be a part of the TM Camping Ministry Team!