Head Maintenance Worker

Salvation Army; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Head Maintenance Worker for Camp in Welling, OK during Summer 2026. Under the Camp Manager, you will assist in maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment to support program activities and camper safety.

You will coordinate with the Program Director, schedule spaces, maintain supplies, and operate camp vehicles. CPR/First Aid and a valid driver’s license are required. This is a seasonal full-time position with camp-life duties and physical work expectations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity required for maintenance tasks.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Set up and clean assigned meeting spaces with Camp Director daily.
• Ensure materials are available to complete work and supervise maintenance activities.
• Operate camp vehicle to transport materials as needed.
• Support camper luggage handling on opening and closing days.

Skills

English language proficiency

Eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

# Head Maintenance Worker (3407)AOK-DHQ Camp - WELLING, OK 74471## OverviewPosition TypeSeasonal Full TimeCategoryProperty## Description**Camp Season - Summer 2026****Job Summary**Under the direction of the Camp Manager, assists in the maintenance and repair of the camp’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and other facilities consistent with the mission and established policies and procedures of the camp.**Essential Functions** ⦁ Reports to the Camp Manager for assignments and work schedule. ⦁ Meets with the Program Director daily to ensure assigned meeting spaces are set up and cleaned properly. ⦁ Ensures that Camp Maintenance has the needed materials to continue work until completion. ⦁ Trains and monitors the activity of Camp Maintenance. ⦁ Maintains campgrounds by operating necessary grounds-care equipment, such as mowers, tractors, and chainsaws, safely and efficiently. ⦁ Performs janitorial and general maintenance duties in buildings and areas designed. (Sweep, scrub, wax floors, wash windows and screens, pressure wash, etc.). ⦁ Assists with camper luggage on opening and closing days. ⦁ Operates a Salvation Army vehicle to pick up and/or deliver materials. ⦁ Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection. ⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.**Physical Requirements** ⦁ Ability to meet attendance requirements. ⦁ Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. ⦁ Ability to observe children and youth and ensure their safety. ⦁ Some physical requirements of the Camp Maintenance Supervisor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. ⦁ Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate maintenance equipment and perform maintenance activities. ⦁ Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.**Working Conditions** ⦁ Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. ⦁ Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.## Qualifications**Education and Experience** ⦁ Two years’ experience in a facility and site maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping business preferred. or ⦁ Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.**Certifications** ⦁ Valid and Current Driver’s License ⦁ CPR and First Aid Certification**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**