Physical Plant Lead

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people in this category. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of people in these positions.

Work Team:

Operations

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Position Classification:

Employee

Length of Service:

2-3 years

POSTION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this Lead position has oversight of the Holden Village Physical plant, skilled & unskilled operations staff, and the fleet of vehicles owned and operated by Holden Village Inc.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

(principal duties and responsibilities; such as categories supported, staff size, volume managed, etc)

Supervises Operations staff that have contact with Village infrastructure i.e. Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrician, Painter Heavy Equipment operation.
Tracks building and repair projects within the Village as executed by the Operations staff
Organize and prioritize vehicle use and upkeep in conjunction with Village mechanic
Assist Operations Manager in creating work priorities and schedules

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

(position specifications; such as knowledge/education, skills, problem solving/decision making, risk/bottom line results, management responsibility – people and functions)

Specific knowledge and skills include but are not limited to the following:

General knowledge of infrastructure systems embedded in the Village
Overall familiarity with the buildings that make up the Village
Ability to problem solve and come up with solutions in real time using available resources
Management and people skills to oversee a subset of the Ops staff + perform evaluations
Driving credentials and licenses to drive and organize the Holden transport fleet
General risk and safety management knowledge

COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

(particular knowledge/skills related to client and/or agency needs)

Enthusiasm for and ability to work in a remote wilderness setting.
Pledges to work in ways that support and fulfill Holden Village’s Mission, Vision, and Values and commits to the terms of the Community of Practice Agreement .
Abides by Holden Village’s Community Health Protocols and Practices .
Extends genuine hospitality to all villagers.
Upholds and works to further Holden Village values of diversity, equality, respect, sustainability, and spirituality as articulated in the Strategic Plan .

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

As an Employee, you are eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

$1650/month stipend
Food (three meals/day)
Housing, utilities, internet access
Free parking at Fields Point
Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Basic life insurance
Life Flight membership (emergency helicopter transportation based on medical need)
Simple IRA account
42 “out” days per year
14 one-way boat tickets per year
21 friends & family days and 21 half-price friends & family days per year
Completion bonus and health insurance grace period upon completion of term, equivalent to the length of term.
Access to amazing hiking opportunities, community events, teaching sessions, art studios and other educational opportunities!