What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Staff position at The Salvation Army?
General Responsibility: To support the summer camp program, activities, operations, and staff to complete the holistic ministry of Echo Grove Camp.
Specific Responsibilities in order of priority:
- Assist the Site and Facilities department (maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping) as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness of trash receptacles around camp
- Assist with kitchen and dining hall responsibilities (serving, dishes, sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, etc.)
- Assist in restoring camp facilities and grounds to order at the conclusion of each camp session and prepare set-ups for the next camp session.
- Set a good example for campers, guests and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners.
- Attend all training meetings and staff devotions.
- Assist assigned counselors and campers with bedtime responsibilities
- Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned.
- Participate and assist with all camp programming – residential and day camp
- Utilize any training and certifications received to operate safe program areas in a fun atmosphere of personal and group achievement.
Desired Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work with children in an outdoor setting.
- Available from the last day of school to August 1st.
- Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
- Ability to work with others.
- Ability to assist in teaching an activity.
- Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
- Must be at least 15 years of age by June 1st.
- Christian exhibiting the principles of Christian living
- (If available) Participation in trainings to acquire appropriate certifications (Lifeguarding, Belay training, Safe from Harm, etc.)
Essential Functions
Must be able to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques; identify and respond to hazards; work with different age and skill levels; conduct activities; physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring rescues, first aid, CPR, possess strength and endurance required to maintain supervision of children in an outdoor camp environment; lift/load/unload/move camp furnishings, (beds. tables, chairs, etc.); traverse around 194 acres of hilly outdoor camp terrain; use cleaning equipment safely; operate electrical and mechanical equipment; have physical strength and stamina to lift cleaning supplies and equipment, load, and unload laundry, clean, mop, vacuum etc., for extended periods of time.