Grounds Associate (Star Lake Camp Complex)

The Salvation Army; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Grounds Associate to work under the Facilities Supervisor at the Star Lake Complex in Bloomingdale, NJ. This is a non-professional, hourly role focused on the care, repair and general maintenance of the grounds, with emphasis on safety and complying with established standards.

You will assist with safety, perform repairs, maintain equipment, clear debris, mulch playground areas, and mow lawns.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of campground maintenance practices including lawns, trees, and trails.
• Familiar with health and safety guidelines and codes.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site safety and security of equipment.
• Implement repairs in response to health and safety violations.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, ACA, and state health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain equipment per regulations and perform grounds upkeep.
• Clear garbage and dispose properly; keep dump area debris-free.
• Maintain benches, bridges, wood paths, and playground mulching.
• Move picnic tables, benches, and garbage cans as directed.
• Keep roads clear and lawns mowed and trimmed.
• Work 7:00 AM–3:00 PM five days a week; on-call for emergencies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Safety guidelines familiarity

Physical stamina

Job description

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.