Facilities and Grounds Specialist - Full Time - Hands of Promise Campus

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission:

We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

Why unite with us?  Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.

What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few.

How will you impact our mission? Every position at Idaho Youth Ranch contributes to the success of our mission. As a Facilities and Grounds Specialist , you can proudly tell your family and friends that you help nurture hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho’s youth by  keeping our facilities maintained, and beautiful as well as  helping maintain  a safe, comfortable place for the youth we serve to receive services when they need them most.

Must Haves:

• Be enrolled in High School or possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent skills in carpentry, construction, landscaping, light electrical, light mechanical and general facility maintenance
• 1+ year in directly related experience
• Ability and willingness to work with adolescents

Preferred:

• Currently holds, or can acquire pesticide application certificate

Our Facilities & Grounds Specialists:

• Performs grounds and agricultural repairs and facility maintenance and repairs
• Responds to emergency calls from various systems
• Participates in the evaluation of physical, mechanical and structural aspects of campus buildings and grounds to ensure safe operation
• Performs preventative and emergency building repairs and maintenance

As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.