Caretaker

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the grounds, facilities, and overall environment to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for campers, staff, and visitors. Your duties will include performing routine maintenance tasks, addressing any issues that arise, and ensuring that the camp facilities are clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the campgrounds, including mowing lawns, trimming bushes, snow/ice removal, and removing debris.
• Inspect and repair equipment, picnic tables, benches, and other outdoor structures.
• Monitor and maintain trails, ensuring they are safe and accessible for campers and staff.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, cabins, bathrooms, boats, program areas, and other facilities.
• Ensure that plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are in good working order.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify any maintenance issues and address them promptly.
• Work closely with other camp staff, including maintenance workers, counselors, and administrative personnel, to support the camp's overall operations.
• Work with Facilities Director on timelines of projects for camp.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to coordinate tasks and address any issues or concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other activities as required.
• Assist with the winterization and de-winterizing of camp including, but not limited to, cleaning, organizing, and inventory.
• Be available to work weekends and nights during rentals, events, and clean up days if needed.
• Arrive prepared for the scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior, in proper attire and prepared for required concentration.
• Demonstrate the Character Development values of caring respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
• Available to assist other branches when needed as assigned, especially in the off-season.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for training, evaluating, and overseeing a group of 3-7 people.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School (GED) as minimum and additional training in specialty area
• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and training as required.

CERTIFICATES and LICENSES

• Current driver’s license with the ability to secure a RI Chauffeur’s license
• RI Boat Driver’s license
• CPR/First Aid
• Other certifications as deemed appropriate

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
• A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.