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.