Forest Aide jobs in Ventura, CA

Job Summary:

The Buildings and Grounds Manager Assistant is assist the B&G manager in carrying out B&G responsibilities.  This includes the maintenance, care, and efficient operation of all facilities and equipment used by the organization. The position involves landscaping and groundskeeping necessary to maintain safe and attractive grounds.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Implement and complete building and grounds projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn the equipment and facilities to be maintained.
• Ability to maintain basic records and warranties.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.
• Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Some On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access all parts of the company equipment.
• Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
• Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately
• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests
• Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature
  

Love (I Corinthians 13)

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
• Be respectful to others
• Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

• Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure
• Seek to put others’ needs above your own
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
• Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

• Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present
• Do the right thing, even when others are not present
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
• Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
• Request and receive training
• Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
• Commit to exceeding guest expectations
• Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

• Seek first to understand before being understood
• Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully
• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
• Play and appreciate “campy” fun
• Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

• Dream Big
• Proactively seek solutions
• Think outside the box
• Dream, plan and execute new ideas
• Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)