Live-in Caretaker and Ambassador - Maple Ridge, BC

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest is seeking an energetic, organized, and self-directed couple with a positive attitude for the position of live-in caretaker and forest ambassador. The caretaker is responsible for being on-site during non-office hours (4pm until 8am weekdays; all weekends and stat holidays).

The University of British Columbia’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest is located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The caretaker position includes the residency of a 3 bedroom 1 bath recently renovated home, electricity and natural gas, one lockable garage space and storage area and a monthly salary.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         Interacting with the public on an ongoing basis

·         Providing security during all non-office hours

·         Acting as a point of contact for any emergencies or incidents outside of office hours                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

·         Maintaining the caretaker residence and performing light renovation work

·         Performing all required grounds keeping duties around the caretaker house and office

·         General maintenance of the public parking lots and the exterior gate

Requirements:

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Excellent customer service and communication skills

·         Ability to work with minimal direction

·         Strong project follow through

·         Ability to pass a background check

·         Authorized to work in Canada

·         Fluent English, written and spoken

·         Non-smoker

·         Neat, clean and organized

·         Must be able to live on-site

Assets (not required):

·         Background in security

·         Security training course(s)

·         Experience with small 2 cycle engines

·         Skid Steer or Fork Lift experience and training

·         Wildland fire fighting experience

·         First aid OFA Level One certification

·         Chainsaw certification and experience