Summer - Maintenance Crew Chief

OVERVIEW: 

The Maintenance Crew Chief leads a team of 4–6 crew members to ensure daily camp operations run smoothly and facilities remain clean and functional. This role also supports camp-wide events and provides spiritual leadership through devotionals for the maintenance team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and direct the Maintenance Crew; lead daily devotions for the team
• Ensure all camp areas are clean and prepared for use including bathrooms cabins porches and common spaces
• Manage daily trash runs recycling composting and litter patrol
• Restock cleaning supplies and maintain laundry room cleanliness
• Build campfires prepare sleep-out locations and assist with AV equipment setup
• Maintain and clean camp vehicles and hand equipment such as mowers blowers and weed whackers
• Keep the Maintenance Building organized and tools properly stored
• Secure unused buildings and monitor facility access throughout the session
• Support general maintenance projects as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Participate in evening programs camp activities and spiritual formation efforts
• Assist with opening and closing day procedures and end-of-session cleanup
• Evaluate summer operations and provide recommendations for future improvements
• Model Christ-like behavior in conduct and service
• Report suspected child abuse immediately to the Assistant Camp Director
• Other related duties as required

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 21 years of age (required)
• Valid Driver’s license (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
• Camping experience either as a camper or staff (preferred)
• Maintenance experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be of good moral character
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to organize, lead, and deliver devotionals in front of a group of people
• Ability to maintain good rapport and communication with other staff members effectively.

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• 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

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.