2026 Summer Camp - Camp Maintenance

The Salvation Army Southern California

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the maintenance needs of Camp Gifford. All employees are part of the team that works for the benefit of the campers.

Requirements

• Able to maintain cleanliness & safety standards for kitchen and food services
• Possess good leadership skills and ability to assist other staff
• Good verbal communication skills
• Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety assessment, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
• Be able to pass a child safety background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children preferred
• Kitchen experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
• Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teaching session and at the conclusion of the summer
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings
• Participate in all camp programs as required
• Follow guidelines given during orientation regarding standards for program, safety, and health concerns
• Ensure daily garbage removal to include weekly or periodic “dump runs”
• Make recommendations for building and ground repair
• Cutting of lawns and grass and keeping all grounds looking attractive
• Sweep cement surfaces
• Help keep garbage area clean and orderly
• Keep supply of campfire wood. Start and extinguish campfire on nights when campfire is needed
• Sweep, mop, disinfect, and deodorize Clean Goebel, Cedar Circle, and Peaceful Pines Bathrooms daily
• Periodically check bathrooms to ensure they are kept in proper order
• Check multipurpose room (chapel) daily, straightening chairs, sweeping, litter, etc.
• Take care of Camp Gifford equipment and tools
• Assist with dining hall maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees