Camp Maintenance Worker

Overview

Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time Category:
Camp

Schedule/

Hours:

Full-time

This position is responsible for:
Under the direction of the Camp Maintenance Supervisor, assist 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.

• Maintains campgrounds by operating necessary ground care equipment, such as mowers, tractors, and chainsaws, safely and efficiently.
• Performs janitorial and general maintenance duties in buildings and areas designed. (Sweep, scrub, wax floors, wash windows and screens, pressure wash, etc.).
• Assists with the set-up, cleaning, and resetting of meeting areas and rooms throughout the day as needed.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety.

Some physical requirements of the Camp Maintenance position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.

Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate maintenance equipment and perform maintenance activities.

Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.

Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better.

At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

• All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
• To apply, please complete the basic information in the “Apply Now” box, attach a resume (optional), click the Start Application button, and complete the required information.

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• No formal education or experience required.

• CPR and First Aid Certification