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Property Assistant

Friends of Camp Little Notch
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PROPERTY ASSISTANT


 

DATES: June 14 - August 23rd with optional work through October 12th (includes training, summer camp, & time-off periods). 

 

POSITION SALARY: $375 per week with the potential for weekly or per diem employment before and/or after the summer camp season. Housing and Meals provided.


REPORTS TO: Property Manager & Camp Director


 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To assist the Property Manager in maintenance of Camp Little Notch, and to assist with other camp-wide duties as assigned.


 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Be at least 17 years of age
  • Commitment to bringing the Camp Little Notch Mission to life
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive camp vehicles
  • Basic building and maintenance skills
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn


 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Under the direction of the Property Manager, assist in the following areas of camp maintenance: lawn care, weed-whacking, water system maintenance and testing, pest removal, tent repair, tree and brush clearing, basic road repair, painting and staining, dock maintenance, and equipment maintenance.
  • As assigned, assist with kitchen duties, including:
  • Assist in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining hall.
  • Assist with all aspects of meal preparation as assigned, including, but not limited to, washing and peeling, chopping, baking, mixing, etc.
  • Assist in routine sanitation of kitchen equipment and dishes.
  • Assist with weekly check-in and check-out procedures including parking, moving luggage and other duties as assigned. Welcome campers to their session in a positive, inviting, outgoing and inclusive manner.
  • Interact with campers’ parents in a consistently positive and welcoming manner, utilizing strong customer service skills and maintaining good rapport.
  • Assist with weekly camp clean up, to include sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, trash pick-up, restocking paper products, hand soap, etc.
  • Participate in responding to emergencies as directed.
  • Assist in other camp duties as assigned.


 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Clear communication skills.
  • Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment.


 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE POSITION:

  • Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds, climb ladders, reach, and work in confined space.
  • Ability to work with standard maintenance supplies such as paints, solvents and disinfection chemicals.
  • Ability to operate standard grounds-keeping equipment including push and riding mowers and weed-whackers.
  • Ability to endure standing for long hours and perform activities such as running, bending, stooping, and stretching.
  • Ability to traverse varying terrain while moving between activities.
  • Ability to operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
  • Endurance to meet emergency needs.
  • Ability (and willingness) to live in a communal camp setting with adults and children while working irregular hours.