Buildings & Grounds Assistant

Osprey Wilds is a public, non-profit 501(c)(3) residential environmental learning center and conference & retreat center nestled on the shores of Grindstone Lake in east-central Minnesota. We are committed to developing an understanding, ethics and responsibility regarding the environment and stewardship through formal and informal teaching that links nature and humans. The Buildings & Grounds Assistant’s duties change with the seasons. This person will work maintaining our vehicles, grounds and assisting with general building improvements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Vehicle and small engine management

• Maintain the whole fleet of vehicles. Includes but not limited to scheduling yearly maintenance, necessary repairs and keeping maintenance logs.
• Maintain all small engines, chainsaws and weed whips with repairs and routine maintenance

Land Management

• Maintain and groom trails
• Assist with scheduling routine controlled burns, invasive species management and property damage

Facility Management

• Ability to operate power tools, landscape tools, and construction tools for work projects
• Assist with buildings and equipment repairs
• General knowledge and skills in the following areas: plumbing, electrical and carpentry

Seasonal Duties

• Snow removal – plowing driveway and road, shoveling sidewalks and sand program areas
• Groom cross-country ski trails

Leadership

• Work with volunteers on projects and improvements
• Assist with planning and leading volunteer work days
• Be an advocate for Osprey Wilds in the local community

Administrative & others

• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications
• Update and manage facility needs document
• Assist the Buildings & Grounds Manager on larger projects

Qualified candidates will have the following:

• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively
• Able to adapt and prioritize day to day needs of the facilities

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person