HANDY PERSON - Camp Seven Hills

Position Title:          Handy Person – Camp Seven Hills 

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.

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.