Maintenance Technician - Backcountry *Philmont - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Position Overview
Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits and advancement.
The Maintenance Technician will perform skilled trades work, such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair, or alteration of buildings and structures such as walls, roofs, floors or fixtures. They will make periodic inspections in base camp and backcountry areas to evaluate and determine necessary repair work and must have the ability to work from blueprints, drawings, or rough sketches. In addition, as a team member, they will assist in the maintenance and repair of the facility’s structures, machinery, equipment, plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC systems.
Responsibilities
- Uses detailed instructions, safety standards and procedures to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and facilities.
- Complies with the appropriate permits, regulations, licenses, and certifications.
- Works with or supervises contractors and seasonal staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- No Minimum Requirement
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Qualifications
- Valid Drivers License required
- A minimum of 1+ years similar or related role preferred
Licenses
- Specific certifications may be required in specialized skills or trades
Benefits
Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death and a BSA Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and BSA holiday observances.