Summer - Maintenance Crew

OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Crew is responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of each area of Camp Redwood Glen. The objective of the Maintenance Crew is to ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, buildings, vehicles, swimming pool, and equipment of the camp and conference center are well taken care of, ensure that the camp is clean and running efficiently, to provide support in camp-wide events, and to participate in daily devotionals.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist the Maintenance Crew Chief in any duties as requested in order to maintain a consistently high level of efficiency in the operation of the camp program.
• Clean buildings and complete set-ups required in support of scheduled programming.
• Clean and prepare all areas for use by campers and guests:
  • Dust windows, and doorways, and knock down all cobwebs.
  • Sweep floors and porches.
  • Scrub bathroom sinks, showers, toilets, and clean mirrors.
  • Mop and disinfect bathroom shower and floor.
  • Re-stock all paper products.
  • Empty all trash and replace the can liner and take bags to the main dumpster.
    • Pay close attention to recycling vs compost vs trash.
  • Check and replace burnt light bulbs.
  • Prior to the start of each camp session, close and lock all buildings and rooms not planned for use.
  • Periodically check to make sure that buildings and rooms not in use remain locked.
• Interior and exterior painting as needed.
• Moving equipment, appliances, furniture, and home furnishing as needed.
• Assist with grounds and landscaping projects as needed.
• Keep the Maintenance Building neat and orderly at all times and keep all tools in their proper location.
• Assist with general maintenance duties as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed in this service.
• Set up evening program (i.e. campfire) and prepare sleep-out locations as needed.
• Clean public restrooms.
• Do daily trash runs.
• Assist on opening and closing day with luggage and camper needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry rooms
• Actively attend and participate in all evening programs and other camp activities.
• Assist with the opening and closing day procedures as requested by Assistant Camp Director.
• Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
• Be an appropriate and effective example for both campers and staff members, exhibiting Christ-like conduct, concern, and service.
• Report any suspected child abuse issues to the Assistant Camp Director immediately and take necessary actions to report it properly.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience in maintenance is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have general skills in working with children.
• Ability to maintain good rapport and communication with other staff members.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord.
• Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This job description should also identify the essential functions of the job, including any physical, cognitive, visual, auditory, and other abilities essential to fulfilling the job.

 ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

 Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church.  We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.  Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause.  It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.