2026 Summer Camp - Camp Maintenance

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Support the maintenance needs of Camp Gifford. All employees are part of the "team" that works for the benefit of the campers.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children preferred
• Kitchen experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Operate a telephone
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand written information

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.