GENERAL DUTIES:

Be responsible for the spiritual welfare of the summer camp maintenance staff. Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities. Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer. Prepare and deliver the Maintenance Crew Chief camp brief at the end of the summer. Assist with evening cabin supervision Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Administrator or Assistant Camp Administrator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Safety and Supervision

Enforce camp policies and procedures Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times. Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times. Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.

Weekly Responsibilities

Organize daily devotions for summer camp maintenance staff. Prepare written job assignments and schedules for summer camp maintenance staff. Supervise and direct the Maintenance Crew Prepare/participate in the planning of daily devotions for the Maintenance Crew Clean and prepare all areas for use by campers and guests: Dust windows, doorways, and know down all cobwebs Sweep floors & porches Scrub bathroom sinks, showers, toilets, and clean mirrors Mop and disinfect bathroom shower & floor Re-stock all paper products Empty all trash & replace can liner, and take to main dumpster Check & replace burnt light bulbs Prior to the start of each camp session, close and lock all buildings and rooms not planned for program use Periodically check to make sure that buildings and rooms not in use remain locked Daily trash runs and litter patrol Build campfires & prepare sleep out locations as needed Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of all camp vehicles, including washing and waxing After each use, clean & service all hand equipment including: Weed Whackers - check spark plug and refill with 2 cycle gas Lawn Mowers - clean off clipping and refill with unleaded gas Blowers - clean and refuel with 2 cycle gas Keep the Maintenance Building neat & orderly at all times and keep all tools in their proper location Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry rooms Assist with general maintenance projects as directed by the Operations Manager Chop firewood, or supervise summer camp maintenance staff chopping firewood, for evening programs Sweep and clean amphitheater in preparation for evening programs. Prepare fire for evening Timberlake programs Set up sound systems for special events under director of the Media Specialist. Supervise TLC setup and take down for “Big Chapel” Supervise end of week Timberlake carnival setup and take down Work on special projects as assigned. Be a liaison between the summer camp maintenance crew and the year round staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to 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 a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:

By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes.  It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.

THE SALVATION ARMY 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 love for God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

CAMP ARNOLD MISSION STATEMENT:

Camp Arnold is a Christian camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army.  Our mission is to use nature and the great outdoors as a setting to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach environmental awareness, encourage pro-social behavior and safely provide opportunity to every camper for fun and adventure.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.