Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is looking for a Park Maintenance Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have strong facility maintenance skills, excellent organizational skills and will be able to communicate with co-workers and guests of Santee Lakes.
Incumbents are responsible for an exceptional guest experience at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, performing a wide variety of general building, facility, and grounds maintenance; performing routine inspection of facilities and identifying and removing potential safety hazards; repairing/constructing/maintaining Santee Lakes equipment, furnishings, buildings and grounds; lake maintenance including operating specialized equipment, use of algaecides and herbicides, and monitoring lake water quality; maintenance activities include: the ability to perform new installations, maintenance, and repairs to include masonry, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, mechanical and interior and exterior painting and finishes; estimating materials, tools, equipment, ordering parts for projects; and maintaining a safe and secure facility; assisting in resolving routine problems, protecting Santee Lakes facilities and resources, ensuring rule compliance and visitor safety, and serving in a variety of operational and administrative support activities. Duties include: establishing positive interactions with Santee Lakes’ guests and members of the local community; researching and assisting in resolving problems; assisting in the planning and implementation of various recreational activities, programs and special events; preparing and processing a variety of correspondence, documents and forms; observing, explaining, communicating and/or enforcing Santee Lakes policies, rules and regulations; monitoring vacancies at campground; opening and securing facilities; summoning and facilitating response of local law enforcement agencies; and other duties as may be assigned.
The Park Maintenance Coordinator is a classification, which encompasses all aspects of guest relations at Santee Lakes including maintaining the facility. Incumbents have significant contact with the general public. Employees in this position do not necessarily perform all of the essential duties listed. Specific Duties may be assigned at the time of hire and may periodically change over the course of employment based on the needs of the park.
Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
- Maintenance and repair techniques for carpentry, masonry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work;
- Landscaping maintenance;
- Basic computer usage;
- OSHA regulations and employee safety requirements;
- Current building codes, standards and best practices;
- Common public relations courtesies, practices and techniques;
- Customer service techniques;
- Methods of enlisting the support and cooperation of the public;
- Demonstration of Safe boat operation within 6 months of hire;
- Demonstration of ability to operate a propane station within 3 months of hire;
- Ability to demonstrate proper techniques and use of various pesticides, algaecides, and herbicides within 1 year of hire;
- Ability to demonstrate administration of chemicals and maintaining swimming pools within 3 months of hire;
- Ability to demonstrate irrigation system maintenance and repair for potable and reclaimed water within 1 year of hire;
- Ability to demonstrate sewer lift station maintenance within 1 year of hire.
Skills (position requirements at entry):
- Using computers and related software applications;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Ability to plan and prioritize work orders as they are requested using tracking systems;
- Ability to perform maintenance and repairs for carpentry, masonry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work;
- Ability to read construction documents including schematics, blueprints and drawing as-builts;
- Competent in the safe and proper use of hand, power and powder actuated tools;
- Ability to identify electrical hazards and work safely around electrical equipment and construction sites;
- Reading, writing and performing mathematical calculations at the level required for successful job performance;
- Using diplomacy, tact and firmness in dealing with the public;
- public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
- Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions;
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Working irregular hours, varied shifts, weekends and holidays, often alone;
- After-hours on call staff duty, on a rotating basis;
- Adhering to established procedural and safety requirements of the job as a constant job behavior and to use good judgment in responding quickly and reasonably to unanticipated personal safety problems;
- Using office equipment such as phones, copiers, fax machines, computers and tablets.
Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
- One year experience in facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, or construction trade; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):
- Valid California Driver’s License
- P.R. and First Aid certificate (within 6 months of hire)
- Qualified Applicator Certification from the State of California (within 3 years of hire) - Preferred
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