Camp Rio Crew - IDEA Camp Rio (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

6d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Crew member will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sustainable, high quality facility by working with the camp staff to enhance the camp environment and exemplify IDEA’s commitment to excellence. This position performs a variety of responsibilities including carpentry, small machine maintenance and repair, event set up and tear down, wildlife management, painting, and physical support of the 85 acre camp property.

Requirements

Working knowledge of power tools and hand tools is preferred.
Direct work with school age children preferred.
Custodial experience is preferred
Proven ability to work well with a team, as well as be counted on to complete individual tasks as necessary.
Proven ability to work well with all age levels (campers ages 6-17 and adults).

Responsibilities

Operate a clean and functional maintenance space that guarantees an enhanced learning environment.
Maintain the safe operating standard of all equipment.
Clean the shop weekly
Maintain all areas of camp to standards outlined in daily duty chart
Conduct regular sweeps of buildings and activity areas making notes of where we can improve
Conduct regular sweeps of trails and teambuilding areas noting anything that needs attention
Respond to Zendesk tickets in a timely manner.
Keep all buildings in safe operating condition.
Operate a safe camp environment that fosters a sense community
Operate and maintain camp tools safely
Ensure that all trails are clear of debris and overgrowth
Keep maintenance area neat and clean at all times
Responsible for locking facility areas at the end of the day.
Immediately report any malfunctioning or broken tool, equipment, or part of the facility
90% of SafeSchools training is done before the end of the fiscal year
Always use professional language in front of other staff and students.
Maintain a positive attitude as a role model for campers
Serve as a substitute when needed
Learn the job of a custodian
Be available when asked to help with custodial duties
Remain flexible to be able to step in as needed
Assist Operations Manager with Camp Projects
Spread mulch on trails and roadways as needed
Move camp furniture to set up for activities and events
Build camp furniture/items as needed for activity areas
Work on additional projects as deemed necessary by the Operations Manager.
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality and flexibility.
Ability to be at work every day
No more than 5 tardy arrivals and always punctual
Ability and availability to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal
Capable of adapting to the camps’ ever changing needs by demonstrating determination to meet its needs.
Instill respect for environment, self, and others.
Reinforce IDEA’s mission of College for All Students.
Maintain high levels of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
Participate in development and implementation of program activities within the mission and outcomes.
Willingness to learn and teach a variety of disciplines to varying grade levels.
Be a role model to campers and staff in both attitude and behavior.
Openness to observation and critical feedback
Work duties on camp including maintenance and cleaning duties as assigned.
Be on time to all scheduled trainings and work days.
Excitement about working for a school system that is changing the status quo of education in Texas.
Responsible for equipment maintenance and supplies for assigned activity areas.
Flexibility handling changes in schedules and activities as required to maintain a high performing program.