Pine Knoll Caretaker

Non-Union – up to 40 hours per week – May 5, 2025 to August 15, 2025

Hourly Range: $17.00 - $19.00

Department: Recreation

General Description:

Under the direction of the Recreation Director and Deputy Recreation Director as well as the Pine Knoll Camp Director and Assistant Director, the Caretaker position is responsible for maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of the buildings, equipment, grounds and property as assigned. The incumbent interacts positively with participants and staff and responds to requests personally or informs the Recreation Director and Deputy Recreation Director when direction is needed or issues arise.

Primary Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Complete all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintain daily upkeep of assigned areas and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform general building maintenance duties which may include, but are not limited to carpentry projects, changing filters and light bulbs, cleaning plumbing clogs, repairing minor facility issues.
• Perform janitorial duties which include, but are not limited to, wet and dust mopping, cleaning restrooms, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, meeting set up, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, and general cleaning as requested or needed.
• Record all needed repairs and report ALL repairs to the Recreation Director and Deputy Recreation Director and follow up with staff.
• Ensure ELRD buildings and property are secure during shifts and report incidents and hazardous conditions to your direct supervisor.
• Clean up blood or bodily fluids, which could contain blood borne pathogens.
• Operate motorized equipment used for cleaning and general maintenance.
• May operate a power washer, generator, and mower for use in maintenance of the grounds.
• Respond to afterhours or weather related emergencies as needed.
• Perform any other tasks appropriate to the facility that are assigned by your supervisor.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of the equipment used for cleaning.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning.
• Work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi-reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
• Move up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations up to 200 feet away 10-15 times a day.

Experience and Training:

• Must be 18 or older.
• Upon Hire, completion of CPR/First Aid
• High School Diploma.
• One year of maintenance/janitorial work preferred, but not required.

Please apply via online at www.eastlongmeadowma.gov or submit your application and resume to:

Human Resources Department, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow MA 01028.

A complete position description may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.

The Town of East Longmeadow is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds including women, people of color, LBGTQIA individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a supportive, welcoming culture that offers equal career development and promotional opportunities to all employees.