What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician/Resident Caretaker position at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds?
Maintenance Technician/Resident Caretaker
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Maintenance Technician/Resident Caretaker at our Long Island site.
About the Position
This is a full-time, year-round position that requires living on the grounds in company-provided housing. As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of our 325-acre facility, including grounds, buildings, and swimming pools.
As the Resident Caretaker, you will be the off-hours custodian of the entire campground property, responding to visitors, vendors, contractors, and/or trespassers as needed.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience as a caretaker, maintenance technician, or similar capacity, working hands-on with a team to ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA regulations.
About the Organization
Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is a small non-profit organization that manages and operates three facilities located in Long Island, Rockland County, and Staten Island.
Our philosophy for success is to focus on the employee experience, ensuring our staff have the training, tools, and support they need to achieve excellence.
A Day in the Life
- Assist with maintenance tasks such as mowing, painting, vehicle or equipment repair, plumbing, carpentry, and janitorial services.
- Work with a team to ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA regulations.
- Conduct rounds checking the property for signs of trespassers, vandalism, and ensure doors and gates are locked.
- Be on call to respond to emergencies.
Management and Work Schedule
The leadership team consists of the Property Manager, Site Superintendent, and Assistant Site Superintendent.
This job requires working in-person, with a 35-hour workweek on weekdays, usually starting at 7:00am.
Additional hours may be required during peak season, including weekends and extended days.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have:
- At least 2 years' experience as a caretaker, maintenance technician, or similar capacity.
- Valid driver's license.
- OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Working knowledge of general maintenance and janitorial services.
- More technical experience in carpentry, plumbing, vehicle and machinery operation, or framing and roofing.
- Ability to handle tasks that require prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching; eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment.
