Program Description: Marin County Office of Education operates an Outdoor Education School and Conference Center at Walker Creek Ranch, 1700 Marshall Petaluma Road, Marshall, California. This is a rural environment in West Marin County offering programs to both the public education sector and outside groups.
Job Description:
THE POSITION:
This class performs skilled maintenance on facilities, equipment and furniture
and routine custodial and groundskeeping duties. Incumbents provide leadership
to semi-skilled Ranch Workers and are responsible for ordering necessary supplies
and equipment to complete maintenance and custodial projects. This class is
distinguished from other classes serving the Marin County Office of Education
by living conditions
being an integral part of the working conditions and by the nature of the work
being specific to the Ranch.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs skilled maintenance of the Ranch‚s roads, sewer system, septic
tank system, dwellings, buildings, grounds, lavatories, water supply systems,
electrical system and heating equipment; coordinates improvement projects at
the Ranch; coordinates the purchase of materials and equipment; lays out daily
assignments of Ranch Workers; is responsible for the standards of safety, health
and sanitation in the Outdoor Education and Conference Facilities; performs
routine maintenance on student cabins, conference lodging and meeting rooms,
kitchens,
offices, dining rooms and other facilities; performs emergency repairs on utilities;
maintains cooking equipment, office equipment and furniture in good working
order; performs groundskeeping work; orders, moves and transports supplies
to and from
the Ranch; confers with the supervisor in the resolution of maintenance or
operation problems; interacts with the public and students in the course of
work; trains,
works with and sets work expectations for Ranch Workers; and does other work
as necessary requiring essentially the same efforts, skills and responsibilities
when work requirements are changed or modified.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of: Modern janitorial practices including wax removal and carpet
maintenance; principles of household electricity, plumbing and woodwork;
operation of portable
power and hand tools; principles of outdoor facility maintenance; general
building codes and practices; blueprint and plan development, filing and
reading; leadership
practices; truck and vehicle repair; tractor and various implements.
Ability to: Interact with students and adults in a cooperative and positive atmosphere; operate portable power tools, hand tools; maintain complex records; work in and around students, guests and visitors; read and understand complex materials including blueprints; monitor the work of Ranch Workers, contractors and vendors; maintain cooperative relationships with neighboring land owners; understand and carry out difficult written and verbal directions; operate a vehicle in mountainous or wilderness conditions; supervise the work of semi-skilled workers; develop daily, weekly and monthly assignments.
Job Type: YearRound
Hours: Full time
Program Type: Residential (program is residential, but position is not an
on-site job - no housing is provided)
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of: Modern janitorial practices including wax removal and
carpet maintenance; principles of household electricity, plumbing
and woodwork;
operation of portable
power and hand tools; principles of outdoor facility maintenance;
general building codes and practices; blueprint and plan development, filing
and reading; leadership
practices; truck and vehicle repair; tractor and various implements.
Ability to: Interact with students and adults in a cooperative and positive atmosphere; operate portable power tools, hand tools; maintain complex records; work in and around students, guests and visitors; read and understand complex materials including blueprints; monitor the work of Ranch Workers, contractors and vendors; maintain cooperative relationships with neighboring land owners; understand and carry out difficult written and verbal directions; operate a vehicle in mountainous or wilderness conditions; supervise the work of semi-skilled workers; develop daily, weekly and monthly assignments.
Salary: $3,420-3559/month
Benefits: Great Benefits Package
Medical: yes
Dental: yes
Vision: yes
Comments: Not an on-site position
Deadline: Open untill filled
Available: As soon as possible
Procedure: Application, Cover letter, resume, panel interview,
final interview. Those candidates with the most relevant and suitable background
will be invited to meet with an oral review board.
TO APPLY: Contact the Marin County Office of Education,
1111 Las Gallinas
Avenue,
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-499-5886
Candidates need to complete an application and forward with cover letter, current resume, and at least three professional references.
The Marin County Office of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information: Mike Grant
Address: 1700 Marshall-Petaluma Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
Telephone: (415) 491-6600
Fax: (415) 663-8854
Email:
Website: www.walkercreekranch.org