Camp Head Maintenance Worker - Camp Keystone

Location: Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Under the direction of the Camp Manager, assists in the maintenance and repair of the camp’s buildings, grounds, equipment and other facilities consistent with the mission and established policies and procedures of the camp.

• Reports to Camp Manager for assignments and work schedule.
• Meets with Program Director daily to ensure assigned meeting spaces are set up and cleaned properly.
• Ensures that Camp Maintenance have needed materials to continue work until completed.
• Trains and monitors the activity of Camp Maintenance.
• Keeps the Camp Maintenance crew on task and ensures they follow through with all assigned duties.
• Advises Camp Manager of completed duties and other needed work assignments.
• Reports to Camp Manager any problems with Camp Maintenance.
• Maintains camp grounds by operating necessary grounds care equipment (mower, tractor, chain saws, etc.) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be aware of and make necessary changes to hazards found on camp grounds.
• Ensures all equipment remains in proper working order and complies with standard operating procedures and safety standards.
• Locks and secures all equipment when not in use.
• Performs janitorial and general maintenance duties in buildings and areas designed (sweeping, scrubbing, waxing floors, washing windows and screens, pressure washing, etc.).
• Disposes of trash and waste from camp facilities and grounds daily.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines, including local, state, and federal guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Assists with set-up, cleaning and re-setting meeting areas and rooms throughout the day as needed.
• Assists with camper luggage on opening and closing days.
• Operates a Salvation Army vehicle to pick-up and/or deliver materials.
• Takes water to water areas as assigned.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Two years’ experience in a facility and site maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping business preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid and Current Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Some physical requirements of the Camp Maintenance Supervisor position could include endurance such as climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility.

Daily exposure to sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

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