What are the responsibilities and job description for the HANDY PERSON - Camp Piperwood position at Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc?
Position Title: Handy Person – Day Camp
Reports To: Camp Director/ Property Manager
Department: Outdoor Program
Status: Exempt
Summary:
To provide routine maintenance services in camp.
Essential Functions:
- Follow directives by the Camp Director/Property Manager.
- Responsible for the routine maintenance of the camp facilities, equipment and grounds. This includes mowing, trimming, weed control and roads.
- Controls harmful insects, rodents and noxious plants in and around units, camp buildings, trails and other camp facilities.
- Assist in building maintenance.
- Responsible for the safe storage, use and inventory of maintenance materials, supplies, tools and equipment.
- Attends staff meetings when scheduled/necessary.
- Apply behavioral management techniques to conflicts with children when necessary.
- Report incidents/accidents to supervisor or health supervisor immediately.
- Required to stay on the property during hours of operation (Monday 8 a.m. to Friday 5 p.m.)
- Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Camp Director.
Qualifications:
- Willingness to abide by the policies and practices of the Girl Scouts of Western New York Inc.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability and knowledge to operate general equipment (riding lawnmower, weed-eater, chainsaw, etc.)
- Certified Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Background Checks will be completed for personnel file.
- Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers in an outdoor environment.
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR or individual is willing to complete certification course during designated training day.
- Prior camp experience and/or interest in the Girl Scout Camping program.
- Willingness to place the needs of girls and camp above personal desires.
- Good health and stamina necessary to work in the camp setting.
- The acceptance of irregular work hours.
- The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a day camp.
Physical Requirements:
- Assist the campers in emergency situations.
- Lift 35 pounds.
- Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and ability to adapt well to changing situations.
- Participate in structured and unstructured activities.
- Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and in inclement weather.
- Provides excellent customer service to other staff members, campers, parents and visitors to camp.
- Accept and follow directions both in verbal and written form.
