Camp Crosley - Groundskeeper

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Office Assistant at Camp Crosley YMCA will be under the guidance and supervision of the Facility Director of Camp Crosley.  The Groundskeeper will be responsible in assisting in tasks and duties that help maintain the grounds and facility of camp.  This also includes preventive measures to the designated facility and grounds.

OUR CULTURE:  
 Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.   We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend staff training as time permits
• Maintain facilities for trash collection and recycling
• Assist in moving materials and supplies to appropriate areas in camp as needed
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Be available during all times when campers are present for emergencies and be acquainted with procedures
• Obtain all required training for using mechanical equipment
• Operate lawn equipment, keep equipment in good operating condition, and maintain lawn facilities
• Repair or request repair of equipment through maintenance supervisor
• Maintain grounds to reduce risk of danger to persons using grounds and facilities
• Inspect buildings weekly and report and repair damages as necessary
• Check daily in office for maintenance requests; verify all requests with supervisor
• Check and repair chairs and benches
• Repair and/or rebuild docks
• Inspect and make necessary repairs on all doors, screen doors, windows, floor boards, light bulbs, etc
• Inspect all buildings and paint when necessary
• Inspect camp for trees that may need thinning, limbs removed, etc. Prepare trees for contracted tree maintenance work.
• Keep woodshed filled with appropriately split wood for campfires
• Repair and adjust small motors (mowers, blowers, and cutters)
• Communicate daily with maintenance supervisor and set up a workable and productive schedule
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of Dining Hall area, (ie, trash and recycling removal, floor cleaning, diswashing)
• These are not the only duties performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL:  OUR DISCIPLINES & COMPETENCIES 

ADVANCING OUR MISSION AND CAUSE provides visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community

Change Leadership:   Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

LEADING OPERATIONS ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so 

that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment 

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community

Program/Project Management:   Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

DEVELOPING & INSPIRING PEOPLE support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential

Emotional Maturity:   Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mature, capable, mechanically-oriented person
• Skill in using small lawn machines, driving lawn equipment and ability to use hand tools
• Ability to work with and accept guidance and supervision from others
• Desire to live in and work in a camp community
• Self-starter and organizer

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly moving and remains active throughout the duration of the day. 
• The employee frequently is required stand and must be able to move around the work environment for long periods of time. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

AGREEMENT:

I have read and understand the above position description and accept the agreed upon salary and conditions indicated. I agree to fulfill all requiremenmts necessary for the performance of all job segments as described. I understand that peridoic performance reviews will become the basis for future merit increases, and that satisfactory performance is the sole condition of increased compensation. By performance and through behavior and interation with other employees, members, and guest, I will further the goals/objectives of Camp Crosley and the YMCA of Muncie and will make a positive contribution to the successful potential of the YMCA of Muncie.