SDRC Buildings and Grounds Manager Job Description
Full-Time Salaried Position Reporting to the Director
Starting Date: February 1, 2010
Compensation:
$1,000 salary per month plus room and board; health insurance benefits; paid vacation and
holidays
Job Summary
- Performs routine and scheduled maintenance on buildings and grounds
- Operates and maintains equipment
- Lives at Southern Dharma and participates as a member of the staff community
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lawn mowing, weed whacking, brush cutting, raking, gardening, composting, and general grounds maintenance
- Fell small trees; cut, split, and stack firewood and kindling to ensure an adequate supply at all times
- Maintain and coordinate repairs on vehicles and other equipment
- Help troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and plumbing systems
- Complete basic carpentry projects (e.g., installing windows, constructing wood railings, painting/staining)
- Obtain bids from outside contractors for capital projects and assess qualifications of bidders
- Coordinate completion of projects by outside contractors
- Collect recycling and waste and take it to the dump
- Help guests to park and transport their luggage to and from their rooms
- Assign tasks and supervise volunteers during work periods
- Help with dishwashing and other indoor tasks as requested during retreats
- Participate in daily staff meditation practice
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Driver's license with good to excellent driving record
- Physically fit with ability to lift 50lbs and work comfortably on rugged terrain and steep hillsides
- Experience operating a variety of machines safely, including a chainsaw, table saw, lawn mowers, grass trimmer,
wood splitter, and tractor
- Basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills
- Basic knowledge of motor vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Willingness to accept supervision and follow directions
- Good communication skills
- Warmth and friendliness when greeting and working with guests
- Basic computer skills, including ability to do email, conduct an online search, and prepare a report in Microsoft
Office Word
- Ability to live and work well with a small community of staff
- Excellent team player
Credentials and Experience
- Prior work experience maintaining buildings and grounds
- Basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and yard-working skills
- Must have a meditation or contemplative spiritual practice
Special Requirements
- Willing to work weekends and 7-10 days in a row during the retreat season (March through December)
with varied days off
- Willing to work and live within the community of Southern Dharma staff
- Good to excellent driving record
- Must obtain North Carolina driver's license within 30 days of employment
- Must pass a criminal background check
How To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Carol Meyer, Director at southerndharma@earthlink.net
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
1661 West Road
Hot Springs, NC 28743
or via email to southerndharma@earthlink.net
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