Camp Groundskeeper

Job Summary

Job Title:                    Camp Groundskeeper

Department:               Resident Camp

Reports To:                Camp Ranger/Camp Director

FLSA Status:              Seasonal position

Starting Salary:           $600 per week, plus room and board

Employment Dates:   May 26 through June 28, 2025

The Camp Groundskeeper assist Camp Ranger with maintenance and repair of the camps’ buildings, grounds, equipment, and other facilities consistent with the mission and established policies and procedures of the camp. Serve as a role model to campers and staff by your actions, appearance, manners, language, and general conduct. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may need to be assigned according to the particular needs of your council and areas of supervision.

Maintain campgrounds

• Operate necessary grounds care equipment such as mower, trucks, chain saws, etc., in safe and efficient manner.
• Be aware and make necessary changes to hazards found on campgrounds.
• Participate in daily check in with Camp Ranger and/or Camp Director.

Assist in the repair of buildings and facilities.

• Make minor repairs as needed.

Perform janitorial and general maintenance duties.

• Sweep, scrub floors, wash windows and screens.
• Clean toilets and bathrooms in living units.
• Clean toilets, shower stalls, floors in shower houses.
• Assist with dishes as needed.
• Dispose of trash and waste. Manage recycling.

Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines, including local, state, and federal guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.

• Assist with emergencies on site.
• Assist in conducting initial and end-of-season inventory.
• Store equipment for safety.
• Follow schedule for checking camp site and equipment for safety.
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.

Provide superior client service to all campers, parents/families, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

• Identify client needs, make suggestions, initiate, and follow through with appropriate action.

Participate as a member of the camp staff team to support programs, special events, out trips, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist where needed on camper arrival and departure days.
• Be a member of the luggage team loading and unloading luggage to camper living units.

Accept other duties as assigned.

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, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Minimum 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED or one year of experience in a facility and site maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping business.
• Current and valid First Aid and CPR Certification required – training provided.
• Knowledge of Gril Scout programs desired but not required.
• Ability to accept guidance, direction, and supervision.
• Proficiency in the safe and proper use of power equipment and tools, heavy and light machinery, and building materials.
• Must be willing to become a member of Girl Scouts.
• Willing to accept the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout Movement and accept the relevance and compelling benefits of Girl Scouting.
• Support all GSSNV policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and respond to needs of campers, self, and other staff members.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to keep supervisor informed and aware of activities/problems with campers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to understand and implement safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify safety hazards, monitor campers and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and stretch.
• Ability to lift, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required.
• Ability to safely and properly use power tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, tractors, and other motorized vehicles.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the camp operation.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
• Ability to climb ladders, walk on building roofs, carry, and load luggage, tables, chairs, and other program equipment.
• Ability to share living quarters with other staff in the outdoors which may include, but not limited to sleeping directly on the ground, primitive camping, rustic cabins, or dormitory cabins.
• Daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.
• Ability to walk/hike several miles daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job functions primarily out of Frias Frontier, located in Alamo, Lincoln County, which is up to 68-acre property at 3,449 feet elevation. Frias Frontier is subject to extreme temperature, snow, and wind.

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Background Check Required as Condition of Employment

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) located in Las Vegas, NV.

Salary : $600