Self Storage Property Manager and Maintenance Tech - Newport News, VA

The Safe Place Mini Storage has locations in Hampton Roads and we are searching for someone to manage our excellent Newport News location. You will interact with customers daily, identifying storage needs as well as inspecting the property regularly. Responsibilities will be to ensure all leads are converted to rentals and that occupancy is kept at its optimum. The position's main hours are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. The office is also open on Saturdays 9am-5pm staffed by the maintenance employee. We are searching for an experienced team for this location. There is a two bedroom apartment available if needed that can be part of compensation.

Responsibilities and Duties

-Renting units

-Supervision of the live-on property maintenance employee

-Maintain all tenant documentation

-Ensure facility is always maintained and shows excellent curb appeal

-General management of the office

-Make Calls to Delinquent tenants and ensure delinquent list is kept to a minimum

-Prepare units for Auctions when necessary

-Ensure property occupancy is always at optimal percentage

-Communicate effectively with the Corporate office

-Team player

-Prepare daily Deposits

Qualifications and Skills

-Strong sales and customer relations skills

-Excellent Telephone skills

-Prior Self Storage or Hospitality industry experience is a plus!

-Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office

-Quick Learner

-Self Starter

-Good organizational skills

-Effective Communicator

-Comfortable with technology

-Problem Solver

Job Type: Full-time

Volunteer Campground and Day Use Host; Dale Hollow Lake, TN - Celina, TN

US Army Corps of Engineers at Dale Hollow Lake is located in central Tennessee and Kentucky.  Dale Hollow Lake is a beautiful crystal clear lake surrounded by forested hillsides and is known for a variety of water and land based recreation including fishing, boating, and camping just to name a few.  We also lay claim to the world record small mouth bass.  Dale Hollow is centrally located about a 2 hour drive from Lexington, KY and Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, TN.

We are seeking for the 2019 recreation season volunteer camp host positions.  These positions offer the opportunity to work with the public, provide customer service, support your federal lands, meet new people, make new friends and enjoy the rustic beauty found only in middle Tennessee.  The duties vary depending on the position.  An individual campsite with hookups located with a beautiful lake view will be provided along with training and support as necessary.

Volunteer Camp Hosts will be utilized in a variety of locations and job capacities. Positions at Dale Hollow Damsite and Willow Grove Campgrounds are needed for part-time campground registration center operation.  A position is also available at Pleasant Grove Day Use area.  Volunteers will work no more than 20 hours a week but may involve weekends and summer holidays.  Preference is given to those volunteers who chose to be with us the entire open season.  Volunteers may also be subject to a background check.

Volunteers receive a campsite with water, electric and sewer hookups at Dale Hollow Damsite and Pleasant Grove.  Willow Grove volunteers will have a campsite in the park with water and electric hookup and access to a dump station.

Bed/Breakfast/Event Center Hosts - Pine Bluff, AR

Seeking Couple to house sit with mininum duties for an upcoming Bed/Breakfast/Event Center.    Couple will need to sign a 12 month lease with low monthly rent, and utilities.  This is not a full-time job.  It will consist of overseeing the property.  Payment will be paid on commission based on events/room rentals.

Couple will need to keep their area clean.  House cleaning will be paid for common areas for event/room rentals.  

Couple will not need to cook.  Food will be provided for guests.

Couple need to have customer service skills, be neat clear, and have background check done.

If interested contact me.

Maintenance Assistant or Manager and Fish Culturist or Fish Tech - Port Armstrong, AK

We have current openings for a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Assistant, Fish Culturist I/II/II or a Fish Technician. We would be happy to hire a couple for any combination of those positions.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer/ Maintenance Manager, Port Armstrong Hatchery

The non-profit salmon hatchery is located in a beautiful and remote wilderness setting on Baranof Island, Southeast Alaska. There are no roads or urban amenities at this site, which sits on beachfront property backed by high mountains, and access is by boat or seaplane. Fishing and hunting opportunities are superb, and boating and hiking are common pastimes. Approximately fifteen people live in this village-like community. The hatchery generates its own hydroelectric power and is served by a satellite internet system. 

These full-time positions are responsible for the maintenance and repair, as well as installation when appropriate, of the facilities and equipment of an Alaskan salmon hatchery. The facility includes equipment specific to fish culture, pipelines and small hydropower systems, as well as common industrial and domestic machinery and buildings. Primary responsibilities include: operation of the physical plant systems; maintenance and repair of all facilities, equipment and systems; planning and directing construction and other projects; assisting with the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets; and other diverse tasks. The Maintenance Engineer/Manager is supervised by and works closely with the Hatchery Manager and Assistant Manager.

Specific Duties.  

1. Operation of the physical plant – Understand and operate the different components of the hatchery physical plant, which includes the buildings, pipelines, process water distribution system, electrical power generation and distribution, domestic water, sewage, garbage, fuel storage and distribution, fire suppression, and alarm systems. Also included are a variety of equipment, small boats and outboard motors, and other small engines necessary for the operation of the hatchery programs. 

2. Maintenance and repair - Be responsible for keeping shop and construction project areas clean, well organized, and safe. Maintain accurate inventory records of all equipment and supplies on site. Provide timely input to the Hatchery Manager regarding the condition of equipment and buildings and ensure that preventive and routine maintenance is scheduled and performed.  Make repairs on facilities and equipment as needed.  Enforce safety rules and guidelines.

3. Teamwork – Coordinate work routines and projects with other hatchery staff. Supervise personnel as directed by the Hatchery Manager, providing feedback on employee performance and personnel needs. Provide leadership and be a proactive part of team building, setting a general tone that encourages optimum performance.

4. Construction Projects – Assist the Hatchery Manager in planning and coordinating construction and capital improvement projects. Supervise and direct construction, maintenance and other capital improvement projects, including outside contractors, as needed. Design and fabricate tools and equipment.

5. Prepare annual budgets – Assist the Hatchery Manager with preparation of annual operations and capital budgets to be submitted for presentation to the board of directors.

6. Administrative Duties - Verify time sheets associated with maintenance or construction. Plan and assist with procurement of supplies, equipment and services, ensuring that all AKI purchasing protocols are followed. 

7. Occasionally help with fish culture tasks, unloading freight, and other duties as assigned by the Hatchery Manager.

Qualifications.  Ideally the applicant will have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of machine and building maintenance. Experience with small engines, outboard motors, hydroelectric generating units, pumps, aluminum and HDPE welding, and floating structures would be particularly beneficial. Plumbing, wiring and construction skills are useful. Must be willing to learn specific techniques that have been developed successfully for the Port Armstrong site, and especially to learn to operate and troubleshoot the complex water system supplying the hatchery. Must be able to organize time, solve problems and carry out duties with a minimum of supervision, as well as work cooperatively with other staff. Good physical health is required, including the ability to routinely lift objects weighing at least 50 lbs. and to walk up a steep trail to service the pipelines. Ability to get along with co-workers and thrive in a remote wilderness location is essential. 

Compensation. The salary is competitive, DOE. Includes profit-sharing plan, medical insurance, and generous leave time. Living, working and playing in this pristine wilderness location far from the ills of modern urban society and instead surrounded by incredible natural beauty is the best aspect of the position for those who thrive at the hatchery.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Hatchery Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Assistant

Port Armstrong Hatchery is located at the south end of Baranof Island, about 50 air miles south of Sitka, Alaska, accessible by floatplane and boat. Our facility is a remote community of professionals dedicated to enhancing Alaska’s salmon fisheries. We raise three species of pacific salmon: chum, pink and coho. ________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities: Maintenance of industrial facilities and equipment including water system and small hydro maintenance, basic construction projects, small engine and routine building maintenance. Occasionally will help with fish culture tasks, unloading freight, and other duties as assigned by the Hatchery Manager.

Qualifications: A strong maintenance / mechanical background is required. Applicants should be able to climb steep, rough trail, sometimes in inclement weather, and lift up to 70 lbs. The ability to work independently and in teams is critical. The successful applicant will ideally be able to:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical generators and distribution systems; 
• Perform household and small industrial scale plumbing layout, maintenance and repair; 
• Maintain and repair outboard, gas and diesel engines; 
• Complete small-scale carpentry projects and be able to assist in new construction projects, 
• Perform basic welding of steel, aluminum and HDPE
• Perform basic communication and record keeping via computer 

Salary/Compensation: DOE, with generous benefits policy including housing, board allowance, health care policy and harvest bonus program.
 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Fish Culturist I/II/III

Port Armstrong Hatchery is located at the beautiful and remote south end of Baranof Island, about 50 air miles south of Sitka, Alaska, accessible only by floatplane and boat. Our facility is a community of professionals dedicated to enhancing Alaska’s salmon fisheries. We raise three species of pacific salmon: Chum, pink and coho. 

Responsibilities: 

Under the supervision of the hatchery manager and assistant hatchery manager, the Fish Culturist is part of the team responsible for the production of the hatchery’s 105 million pink salmon, 60 million chums, and 5 million cohos. The job entails a broad range of responsibilities for fish culture, harvest and egg-take operations. The Fish Culturist works with the hatchery management in a supporting role and in some circumstances acts as a front-line supervisor for seasonal workers.

Qualifications: 

The applicant should have an in-depth knowledge of salmon culture, with experience at an Alaska hatchery preferred but not mandatory. A strong work ethic and a positive attitude are fundamental. Will be expected to apply sound fish culture practices and to learn specific techniques that have been developed successfully for the Port Armstrong site. Must be able to organize time, solve problems and carry out duties with a minimum of supervision, as well as work cooperatively with other staff. Good physical health and strength, including the ability to lift 70 lbs., are required to carry out the associated tasks. The ability to get along well with co-workers and thrive in a remote wilderness location is essential. Other skills outside of fish culture, such as diving and maintenance skills, as well as a willingness to learn to operate and troubleshoot the complex hatchery pipeline system, are a plus. 

Specific Duties: 

The Fish Culturist shares responsibility for all aspects of fish culture at the hatchery. Activities include collecting, sorting and taking eggs from brood stock; preparing, loading and tending incubator boxes; feeding, monitoring, treating, and releasing fry; monitoring, maintaining and responding to emergencies in the water system, raceways and various other fish culture equipment; and collecting and recording culture data. At times, this job may involve assisting management with the harvest of returning adult salmon for sale to commercial processors. Administrative duties consist of assisting hatchery management in developing improvements in operations and facilities, coordinating tasks of the hatchery staff, tending to paperwork and providing leadership to seasonal employees. The Fish Culturist may at times also be asked to take part in construction and maintenance activities and any other duties the Hatchery Manager may assign.

Salary/Compensation: DOE, with generous benefits including housing, $350/month food allowance, health care policy, health savings account and harvest bonus program. 

Farm hand (Couples ok) - Molt, MT

Job Description: Farm laborer- (Couples ok)

We are a family owned and operated farm in Molt, Montana. Located 25 miles Northwest of the largest city in Montana, Billings. Looking for summer help from May through September. Especially, July through September which is our harvest. We primarily raise winter wheat supplemented with malt barley and Green Peas. Jobs and tasks include but not limited to:

Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops. Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth.

FEATURED JOB OPENING: Seeking Dynamic Resident Manager Couple (Administrative & Maintenance) - San Francisco, CA

BE PART OF A TEAM!!

This is a full-time position for a couple, one using administrative and people skills; the other utilizing maintenance/handyman expertise. Both resident managers will interface directly with the owners as well as the tenants in this privately owned, 99- unit building in San Francisco. They would be responsible for the overall hands-on operation of the building. The ideal candidates would be dependable, pro-active and have the ability to multi-task. The positions require flexibility, good communication, excellent problem solving skills and most of all, TEAM PLAYERS!

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Coordinate the marketing of online ads for vacancies
• Respond to inquiring applicants and show vacant apartments. Process applications and complete rental agreement documents. Confirm verifications of employment/income and conduct credit checks. Explain all items in rental agreement as well as House policies
• Schedule outside vendors
• Respond to tenants requests and complaints in an effective and timely manner.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with tenants while enforcing rental agreements, rules and policies
• Monitor delinquent payments and serve notices
• Maintain all tenant and vendor files for onsite office

MAINTENANCE

• Daily inspection of common areas, including interior and exteriors. Assess work to be done and follow through
• Maintain refuse areas and daily recycling program
• Receive written service requests, schedule and assist on-site maintenance man with repairs
• Assess vacant apartments for turn-over needs. Coordinate and assist with any repairs or improvements necessary for occupancy
• Inventory materials and request supplies when needed
• Respond to building emergencies and resident crises, including after business hours, if needed
• Secure building
• Maintain a professional but friendly relationship with tenants while enforcing rules and policies

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Residential Management experience
• Friendly and professional demeanor
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patience, sound judgment exceptional problem solving abilities
• Dependable, takes initiative, and follows through
• Basic handyman and maintenance experience
• Team player

-We offer competitive salary

-Compensation is commensurate with level of experience

-1 bedroom apartment is part of compensation package

-Medical coverage