Camp Maintenance

Camp Maintenance Staff - Hourly (Maintenance)

Camp Menogyn, located on the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, Minnesota, is seeking a Camp Maintenance Technician. This seasonal position runs May 15 through August 29, 2026, averaging 40 hours per week, with on-site housing in shared staff cabins and meals provided. The starting hourly rate is $18.00 per hour. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience.

The Camp Maintenance Staff is responsible for maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of the buildings, equipment and property as assigned. The incumbent interacts positively with campers and staff and responds to requests personally or informs the appropriate maintenance staff member.

• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform general building maintenance duties which may include, but are not limited to, carpentry projects, changing filters and light bulbs, clearing plumbing clogs, repairing leaking faucets.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties which may include, but are not limited to, snow removal, mowing, clearing trees and brush.
• Perform custodial duties which include, but are not limited to, wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window, shower and bathroom cleaning, meeting set up, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, and general cleaning and upkeep as requested or needed.
• Record all needed repairs on Teams Dashboard and inform supervisor of needs. Follow up with staff and/or customers as needed.
• Ensure YMCA buildings and property are secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Clean up blood or body fluids which could contain blood borne pathogens consistent with standard operating procedure.
• Operate motorized equipment used for cleaning and general maintenance.
• May operate tractor, snow blower, and snowmobile, mower for use in maintenance of the grounds, golf cart or other all‑terrain vehicle. Required training prior to operation of all maintenance vehicles by supervisor.
• Respond to after hours or weather related emergencies as needed.

This position reports to the Camp Property Manager who reports to the Camp Executive Director. Customer service is the incumbent's main objective. Demonstrate the YMCA core values: honesty, responsibility, caring, equity and respect at all times. Establish good communication and relations with other employees and members. Work closely with staff to ensure that the Association standards of cleanliness are being met and attend all relevant training programs available.

Training for on‑the‑job duties will be supported by direct supervisor.

Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of the equipment used for cleaning and general maintenance.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning.

Preferred

• Ability to become DQF (formerly DOT) certified driver.

• Move up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations up to 200 feet away.
• Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms.
• Work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to perform tasks outdoor in different climate.
• Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi‑reaching to full‑reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests on work board.
• Depending on camp locations, may need to be comfortable operating motor boats.

Supervisory titles may change depending on camp.

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Camp Property Manager, Camp Executive Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the camp or Association success.