The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Grounds Associate (Star Lake Camp Complex)

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory  •  Bloomingdale, NJ (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

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.
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

About The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

We fight with love.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible, our ministry is motivated by the love of God, and our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ as we meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Every program we offer is rooted in our passion to serve God by serving the lost, the vulnerable, the needy, the poor, the hurting, the helpless, and the hopeless.

Material and spiritual support is our standard - social services delivered with compassion is our model - anyone in need is our prerequisite. Eighty-two cents of every dollar we raise supports our various programs. We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes to the extent permitted under Section 170(b)(2) for corporations.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Year Founded
Unknown
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