Grounds Associate (Star Lake Camp Complex)
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Job Location:
Bloomingdale, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
The Grounds Associate works directly under the Facilities Supervisor and is responsible for the care treatment repair and general maintenance of the grounds across the Star Lake Complex.
This is a nonprofessional hourly position requiring reliability physical labor and adherence to safety and maintenance standards.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Assists with the security of the site and equipment
- As directed implements repairs in response to any health and safety violations
- Ensures all safety guidelines are followed. Including standards directed by OSHA The Salvation Army industry standards American Camp Association (ACA) State of New Jersey & Dept. of Health.
Maintenance
- The Grounds Associate is responsible for seeing that equipment is maintained in accordance with relevant regulations.
- As directed ensure that all garbage is regularly cleared from the receptacles around the camp and disposed of in a proper manner.
- Ensure that the dump area on the site is kept free from debris and in presentable condition.
- Assists with all custodial maintenance projects as directed by the Facilities Supervisor
- As directed ensure that all benches on the site are maintained cleaned and cared for as well as maintain and clean bridges farm decks porches wood pathways fire circle seats.
- As directed to ensure that playground areas are properly mulched as per standards.
- Move picnic tables benches garbage cans as directed.
- Keep roads well maintained and clear of debris.
- Maintain lawns by mowing and trimming grass.
Additional Responsibilities
- Complete all duties as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.
- Scheduled to work from 7:00 AM 3:00 pm five days per week. The typical work week will be Mon-Fri.; however this schedule may be altered to accommodate special weekend events and summer addition the mechanical worker will also be on call for emergencies or special needs.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of field related to campground maintenance. (i.e. trees lawns shrubs flowers waterfronts and trails)
- Familiar with guidelines associated with and relevant Health and Safety codes
- Ability to follow established safety procedures and perform physical tasks associated with grounds upkeep.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
About Company
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