Head Maintenance Worker (3407)
Camp Season - Summer 2026
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Camp Manager, assists in the maintenance and repair of the camp’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and other facilities consistent with the mission and established policies and procedures of the camp.
Essential Functions
⦁ Reports to the Camp Manager for assignments and work schedule.
⦁ Meets with the Program Director daily to ensure assigned meeting spaces are set up and cleaned properly.
⦁ Ensures that Camp Maintenance has the needed materials to continue work until completion.
⦁ Trains and monitors the activity of Camp Maintenance.
⦁ Maintains campgrounds by operating necessary grounds-care equipment, such as mowers, tractors, and chainsaws, safely and efficiently.
⦁ Performs janitorial and general maintenance duties in buildings and areas designed. (Sweep, scrub, wax floors, wash windows and screens, pressure wash, etc.).
⦁ Assists with camper luggage on opening and closing days.
⦁ Operates a Salvation Army vehicle to pick up and/or deliver materials.
⦁ Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
⦁ Ability to meet attendance requirements.
⦁ Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
⦁ Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety.
⦁ Some physical requirements of the Camp Maintenance Supervisor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
⦁ Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate maintenance equipment and perform maintenance activities.
⦁ Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
⦁ Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.
⦁ Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.