Camp Crosley - Groundskeeper

YMCA of Muncie • North Webster, IN

96d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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)

What This Job Offers