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POSITION DESCRIPTION - Camp Lockett Event & Equestrian Facility (CLEEF) Caretaker

CLEEF, located in Campo, CA, consists of 167 acres of the original Camp Lockett Army Base, home of the Buffalo Soldiers. We are looking for an experienced leader to be responsible for minor repair, upkeep, and care of CLEEF assets, buildings, storage containers, and grounds. This caretaker role is responsible to the Facility Manager and Project Lead for a maintenance program appropriate for CLEEF members, volunteers, and clients and in keeping with the CLEEF mission and vision.

This position does not include a wage or salary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a maintenance plan for CLEEF buildings, storage containers, assets, and grounds. 
• Record of completion of all maintenance to include caretaker work, third party contractors, and work days.
• Conduct visual inspections of the facility to determine needed repairs, report issues to Facility Manager.
• Monitor work performed by third-party contractors and verify that all work is satisfactorily completed, (e.g., pest control, pumping service). 
• Conduct minor repairs to grounds equipment.
• Keep buildings and storage containers clean and clear of debris.
• Keep grounds mowed, arenas groomed, and road grated to support safe use.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, assets, and cleaning supplies, report shortages or issues to Facility Manager.
• Keep CLEEF Board informed of progress and issues regarding caretaker responsibilities.
• Assist with CLEEF events as required to include grounds and track grooming, garbage receptible placement and dumping, arena lighting requirements, and cleanliness of port-a-johns and bathrooms.
• Support CLEEF events which may occur on weekends and/or holidays.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the basic techniques of grounds equipment, grounds maintenance, and custodial services
• Ability to communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to Board of Directors, members, and clients
• Ability to use your initiative
• Skilled in oral and written communications

EXPERIENCE

• Facilities maintenance operations background with experience in buildings and equipment maintenance
• Skilled in oral and written communications
• Experience planning preventative maintenance plans for buildings, facilities infra-structure, and support equipment and tools
• Knowledge of Safety, OSHA, Hazmat, and DEH requirements

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Lead Caretaker is considered fulltime (40-hour week) and resides on the facility to provide additional surveillance and security. Each part-time caretaker (25-hour week) resides on the facility in their own RV. 

Lead Caretaker and part-time caretakers are responsible for their own health and personal property insurance.