Camp Hazelwood Caretaker

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residency at Camp

Job summary

Oakland Human Resources Consortium is seeking a Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Worker to maintain 80 acres and multiple buildings at a camp facility. The role requires handling septic/water systems, refrigeration, electrical, carpentry, and safety oversight, with on-call emergency response.

The position includes living at the camp year-round under a lease with Hazel Park Schools, reflecting a residency-based compensation model. Prior construction & maintenance experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, painting, HVAC, and concrete work.
• Current Michigan Driver's license.
• Able to operate wells, pumps and water treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to work without supervision.
• Sufficient prior construction and maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 80 acres and all buildings and systems in working order including septic systems, water system, refrigeration units, and electrical infrastructure, including responding to power failures.
• Ensure safety of camp: people, natural disasters, animals, and dealing with uninvited intruders and trespassers.
• Participate in capital construction projects.
• Maintain health and safety of lawns, fire-pit, docks, nature paths and trees.
• Responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance of all buildings including carpentry and painting.
• Respond to and handle emergencies at any time including when on-call.
• Repair and maintain equipment, including, refrigerators, hand and power tools, machinery, water heaters, kitchen appliances, vehicles, trailers etc.
• Keep camp clean and hygienic including housekeeping and trash collection as needed
• Identify ongoing maintenance needs, prioritize and provide timely follow through
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Sheetrock

Painting

HVAC

Tractor operation

Concrete work

Wells & pumps

Water treatment

Driver's license

Teamwork

Independent work

Construction experience

Building codes

Safety regulations

Plumbing installation

Electrical repair

Rough & finish carpentry

Roofing

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026

Compensation is in the form of Residency

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain 80 acres and all buildings and systems in working order including septic systems, water system, refrigeration units, and electrical infrastructure, including responding to power failures.
• Ensure safety of camp: people, natural disasters, animals, and dealing with uninvited intruders and trespassers.
• Participate in capital construction projects.
• Maintain health and safety of lawns, fire-pit, docks, nature paths and trees.
• Responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance of all buildings including carpentry and painting.
• Respond to and handle emergencies at any time including when on-call.
• Repair and maintain equipment, including, refrigerators, hand and power tools, machinery, water heaters, kitchen appliances, vehicles, trailers etc.
• Keep camp clean and hygienic including housekeeping and trash collection as needed
• Identify ongoing maintenance needs, prioritize and provide timely follow through
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proficient in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, painting, HVAC, tractor operation, and concrete work.
• Able to operate wells, pumps and water storage and treatment.
• Maintain a current Michigan Driver's license.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to live and work well with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively without supervisor present.
• Sufficient previous construction and maintenance experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with local and government agencies.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated skill in plumbing installation and repair, electrical repair, rough and finish carpentry, painting and roofing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Reading, hearing and speaking.
• Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment and construction tools.
• Frequent sitting, standing, climbing, bending, walking, kneeling.
• Stamina and willingness to work long hours, in inclement weather and for stretches of days.
• Physical strength to perform tasks involved in normal operations of the business.

Special requirements

• Residential position, must be willing to live at camp site year-round and live under terms of lease with Hazel Park Schools. Compensation is in the form of Residency at Camp.