Summer Staff Kidder Creek Maintenance Assistant

Mount Hermon Association Incorporated; Etna (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. seeks a Kidder Creek Maintenance Assistant to oversee irrigation and lawn care, assisting the Facilities Manager with projects and maintaining KC facilities in line with MHA’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes safety, care of outdoor spaces, and support across program areas; ideal candidates will meet the minimum education and licensing requirements and be comfortable working in an outdoor camp setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to onsite community living requirement.
• Background check completion and proof of eligibility to work in the United States are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well‑being of all campers and staff using KC facilities.
• Care for, maintain and irrigate all lawn areas and keep records as necessary.
• Promptly report hazards or dangerous situations to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist in other program areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Skills

Gospel articulation

Attention to detail

Outdoor activities

Flexibility

Education

High school graduate

1 year college experience preferred

Job description

Position Objective:The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Maintenance Assistant oversees irrigation and lawn care of camp, assists Facilities Manager with other projects, and assists in the maintenance of camp to ensure that students have an experience in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.General Qualifications:The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Maintenance Assistant is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.Key Job Accountabilities:Ensure safety and well-being of all campers and staff using the KC facilities, keeping safety in mind at all times.Care for, maintain and irrigate all lawn areas, keeping records as necessary. Promptly report any hazards or dangerous situations to the Facilities Manager.Assist in other program areas as needed.Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.Supervisory Responsibilities:Summer staff members and others assigned to facilities tasks.Education/Certifications/Licenses:High school graduate.1 year’ college experience preferred.Must possess a valid current driver’s license and have a clean driving record.Work Experience:Prior camp experience preferred..Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed and thought-through faith in Christ.Attention to detail and follow-through, creative, flexible and able to adjust to challenges of the program.Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.Physical Demands:Requires lifting and transporting 25-50 lbs. of gear and equipment off and on vehicles, up and down elevation changes.The physical environment requires the employee to talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radioSpecific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception,Peripheral vision and ability to adjust focusAdditional Requirements/Skills:Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.