Site & Facilities Specialist (part-time)

Job Overview

This position is responsible to the Transportation & Grounds Manager to fulfill the mission, vision, and commitments of HoneyRock by providing vehicle and equipment repair/maintenance, grounds work, and general maintenance, as directed. This is a professional, part-time 25 per week position located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. This position pays $21-$23/hr.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general automotive and heavy equipment repairs and maintenance.  
• Partner with the Transportation & Grounds Manager to coordinate and periodically perform general grounds tasks such as lawn mowing, snow removal, firewood production, trash/recycling removal, landscaping, etc. 
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to loader backhoe, tracked skid loader, small dump trucks, min-excavator, articulated loader, commercial mowing equipment etc. 
• Assist with building maintenance tasks and general construction including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general repairs. 
• Assist with program equipment maintenance and support.
• Participates in monthly Site and Facility weekend on call duties. 
• Serves as a resource for any additional functions.

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned. 

Professional Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and accept supervision—self-directed work.
• Ability to meet Wheaton College driving standards, including valid U.S. driver’s license for six years and good driving record.
• Ability to drive vehicles and operate equipment (backhoe, skid steer, chain saws, snowplow, etc.).
• Familiarity is preferred in the following areas: A1-Engine Repair, A8-Engine Performance, A2-Automatic Trans, A5-Brakes. Willingness to pursue training as needed.
• Ability to obtain/retain CDL passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate power tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals, computer literate.

Faith Qualifications

• Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one’s own theological convictions
• Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
• Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College’s Convictions on Human Sexuality.  These commitments can be found on the Wheaton College website.

Physical Requirements

This position is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead, push/pull, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 70 lbs. 

FLSA Status – Non-exempt