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 non‑professional, 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 camp. In 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.
