Facilities Assistant

Job Summary: Facilities assistants spend their day starting off and most of the morning with cleaning of our common spaces to include Dining Halls and Community Bathrooms and then move on to afternoon projects which often include cutting grass, landscaping, painting/staining buildings, or other miscellaneous projects. The summer of 2025 will start June 02 and go through August 16.

Position Responsibilities:

• Camp Cleaning Vehicle Driver
• Cleaning of common spaces (Bathrooms, hallways, offices, trash removal, etc.).
• Lawn maintenance (push mowing, string trimming).
• Assisting in the moving of luggage on move in/out days.
• General camp maintenance (painting/staining buildings, weeding landscaping, basic building maintenance, etc.
• Work with program staff and food service for the common goal of the AYF.
• This is not meant to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Required:
• 21 years of age (with )
• Attention to detail.
• An understanding of basic cleaning skills.
• A willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• A desire to learn new skills.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision with integrity, dependability, and accountability.
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity. Establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and interpersonal skills that contribute to a positive community.
• Demonstrate passion for serving youth, encouraging campers to explore through play and creating a space where youth feel included and a sense of belonging.
• Fully participate in and be present at all camp community activities, including staff training activities.
• Maintain effective mental, emotional, and social interactions in our youth centered residential summer camp program.
• Ability to handle stressful situations appropriately, maintaining mental, emotional, and social resiliency needed for the job in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Use effective and appropriate self-care practices for maintaining overall wellness.
• Follow all guidelines and policies as described in the AYF (American Youth Foundation) staff manual.

Preferred:

• 21 years of age with a valid drivers license and 3 Years driving experience.
• Experience cleaning.
• Lawn care experience.
• Basic understanding of hand tools and how to use them.
• DIY experience.

Work Environment

• Position is located at Miniwanca in Shelby, Michigan. The Miniwanca site necessitates the ability to move through rugged terrain.
• Facilities members will live onsite during NLC staff training, NLC, summer camp staff training, and during the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings, to be available 24 hours/day in case of emergency response.
• Housing and all meals are provided.
• Staff live in a communal space with other staff.

Compensation:

• Weekly pay: $450-500
• Duration: 11 weeks
• Facilities Specialist will receive one day off for every six days worked.
• Local Employee options also available inquire for hours and pay (weekends are required)

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $450.00 - $500.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $450 - $500