What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance & Facilities position at Camp Akiba?
At Camp Akiba, we strive to encourage and support our entire camp community. While there are many summer camps to choose from, what makes Camp Akiba truly special is our people. Beyond our facilities and picturesque location, the heart of Akiba lies in its community.
Position Title: Maintenance & Facilities
Position Description: We’re looking for a hardworking and dependable Maintenance & Facilities Tech to help keep our camp safe, functional, and looking great! Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, landscaping, minor repairs, painting, moving furniture, and general upkeep. Ideal candidates are handy, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out scheduled cleaning duties and preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment, as requested.
- Assist with general building and facility maintenance and upkeep as needed.
- Perform all duties related to landscaping.
- Perform minor repair maintenance.
- Report major repairs needed promptly.
- Organize, streamline, consolidate, and maintain good housekeeping in the shop area.
- Must have ability to move furniture, repair and paint walls, change light bulbs, hang pictures, etc.
- Clean windows and doors on both inside and outside; may clean bathrooms, as needed.
- In cold weather, may sand sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
- Must be able to perform light carpentry throughout the site.
- Maintain safe work practices during equipment maintenance functions.
- Perform other duties as requested/required.
Qualifications:
- Must have good communication skills.
- Good understanding of mechanical systems such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Possess basic troubleshooting and mechanical skills; be mechanically inclined/basic mechanical aptitude.
- Capable of working in hot, cold, or dusty areas.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Capable of standing, walking, kneeling, etc. for long periods of time.
Education/Certifications:
- High School Diploma
- Attended/attending trade school a plus
Working Conditions
- Exposure to weather conditions and physical activity in outdoor environments.
- Ability to lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and balance/stoop/bend/kneel/climb.
Perks & Conditions:
- Free Lunch: Enjoy complimentary meals during your shifts.
- Fun & Dynamic Environment: Work in an exciting, team-orientated atmosphere.
- Flexible Scheduling: We offer shifts that can work around your availability.
- Certification Assistance: Get certified through our paid training sessions.
- Seasonal Pay Increase: Employees who successfully complete their first season of employment are eligible for an increased pay rate when returning for a second season.
As a condition of employment, all applicants must pass the Camp Akiba staff screening process which includes a criminal background check. Camp Akiba is a smoke-free environment and maintains a Zero Tolerance policy prohibiting the use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol on camp property or during any camp-related activities, regardless of age or legal status.
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