Summer Maintenance Crew (LI)
About The Position
Are you looking for summer work ? Do you want a job where you get to spend your days outdoors? The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) in Long Island, NY is looking to hire enthusiatic workers to join our maintenance team . This 10-week summer seasonal position, covering June 29 - Aug 21 is paid a wage of $17.50 per hour. We also offer great perks , including paid sick leave, paid holidays, lunch once a week during camp, and bonus opportunities. If this sounds like the right summer opportunity for you, apply today to join our nonprofit! ABOUT HENRY KAUFMANN CAMPGROUNDS (HKC) Home to 11 independently run JCC day camps, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds manages and operates three facilities dedicated to summer day camping located in Long Island, Rockland County and Staten Island. We understand the impact that good experiences and learning can have on children. Our mission is to support our camps and let any child who attends them have a great and fulfilling summer while providing a safe environment. We take care of our employees because we know our camps wouldn't run as smoothly without them. To show our appreciation for all that they do, we offer our employees unique perks and a supportive work environment that allows them to feel comfortable and grow professionally . A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SEASONAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN As a maintenance crew member, you play an essential role in providing our campers with a safe environment, so they are able to have an amazing summer experience. You will be trained to safely operate any necessary grounds keeping equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers. On a daily basis, you handle a variety of janitorial tasks such as emptying garbage cans, cleaning, and restocking bathrooms. You remove any debris and trash you spot and ensure it's disposed of properly. When needed, handle other maintenance tasks and you assist with minor electrical, carpentry, and plumbing work anytime our buildings are in need of repair. Our campgrounds are always in excellent shape under your watch, and you find great satisfaction knowing you play such an important role in keeping our summer camp in tip-top shape!
Requirements
- Ability to safely drive cars, light trucks, and other motorized vehicles
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with some occasional lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds as required
- Ability to work outdoors in the heat of summer and various weather conditions
- Valid driver's license
- Are you able to accept guidance, direction, and supervision from others?
- Do you work well as part of a team?
- Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management?
- Are you highly organized and attentive to detail?
- Do you consider yourself self-motivated?
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with electrical, plumbing, or carpentry work would be a plus but multiple factors will be taken into consideration.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate grounds keeping equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers
- Handle janitorial tasks such as emptying garbage cans, cleaning, and restocking bathrooms
- Remove debris and trash and ensure it's disposed of properly
- Assist with minor electrical, carpentry, and plumbing work
Benefits
- paid sick leave
- paid holidays
- lunch once a week during camp
- bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
