Maintenance Technician

Spruce Lake Ministries encourages persons from a variety of traditions to a deeper faith in God through Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake and Pinebrook provide Christian church, family and corporate groups with lodging, meeting spaces and meals for their next event or retreat. Spruce Lake also hosts summer camps, programmatic retreats, and outdoor education programs throughout the year. Position Description The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine and emergency maintenance, renovation, construction or replacement of Spruce Lake guest lodging, guest recreational facilities, staff housing, campground, offices and administration, grounds and infrastructures. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for solution-oriented team participation in completion of all routine and project-based tasks. Prerequisite: Must affirm Spruce Lake Ministries mission, vision, beliefs and core values. Must have a teachable spirit, team-player attitude, and servant heart. Must be responsible, industrious, hospitable, and enthusiastic. Conducts him/herself in a manner that is above reproach. Effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written Accountability Accountable to the Facility Manager Qualifications: Minimum two years' progressive experience in construction industry with focus on carpentry skills. Knowledge and skills associated with hospitality industry commercial building and ground maintenance preferred. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Basic math, reading and computation skills. Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized. Willingness to learn and practice new skills as needed. Flexibility to work days, weekends, rotating holidays and on call schedule. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on uneven terrain, lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, shoulders and to bend, kneel and stretch. Spruce Lake Ministries, Pinebrook or Spruce Lake, does not currently hire anyone who is not authorized to work in the US, nor are we able to sponsor international employees or volunteers. At the employer's expense, all employment hires are contingent upon completion of FBI Criminal Background fingerprint clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA Criminal History Clearance. AI - We recognize that AI tools like ChatGPT and others can be powerful tools when used thoughtfully and ethically. However, for this application and hiring process, we ask that you do not use AI tools to write your responses on this form or future correspondence. We are interested in hearing directly from you and your unique perspectives and experiences. Responses that appear to be generated or heavily influenced by AI may disqualify your application from consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sprucelake