Camp Facilities and Maintenance Technician

About the role

Camp Facilities and Maintenance Technician – Camp Seneca Lake Job Description REPORTS TO:

Property Manager

COMPENSATION:

$20 to $23 an hour

DEPARTMENT:

Camp Seneca Lake

LOCATION:

Camp Seneca Lake – 200 Camp Road, Penn Yann NY 14527

A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY The Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester is more than an institution. It is a living, breathing reflection of what community can be—diverse, vibrant, welcoming, and resilient. It is a place where a child takes their first steps, a teen finds their voice, an adult discovers new purpose, and Jewish life, culture, and connection to Israel flourish across generations. It is a place to learn, connect, celebrate, and, most importantly, belong. CAMP SENECA LAKE MISSION STATEMENT For generations, Camp Seneca Lake has been the place where Jewish lives are shaped and Jewish leaders emerge. At CSL, we step away from the pressures of daily life to build courage, develop skills, and form friendships that last far beyond summer. Jewish identity is celebrated, kids become who they want to be, and community is carried home. Camp Seneca Lake serves youth and teens entering grades 3-12. Each cabin consists of 6-12 campers, staffed by at least 2 college-aged counselors. OUR VALUES

• Kehillah | Community We are stronger together. We nurture meaningful relationships.

• Hachnasat Orchim | Welcoming and Belonging Every person who walks through our doors belongs.

• Chesed | Compassion We lead with kindness, empathy, and care for one another.

• Kavod | Honor and Respect We have each individual’s dignity and unique journey.

• Shmirat HaGuf | Being our Best Selves We care for body , mind, and spirit – for ourselves and others.

THE OPPORTUNITY The Camp Facilities and Maintenance job is a full-time year-round position with primary focus on maintenance required for camp buildings and grounds, to maintain property during the active camp-in-session summer months, to assist in building and repair projects during the off-season. HOW I WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Perform cleaning and upkeep of property and buildings to prepare for camp opening and ensure a safe and welcoming environment

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists for building and grounds maintenance

• Perform a variety of work in maintenance, repair of buildings, and groundskeeping

• Work independently to complete preventive maintenance tasks

• Perform lawn care tasks including mowing, weed whacking, brush clean-up, etc.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing preferred
• Groundskeeping/land care experience preferred
• Key Competencies for Success:
• Represent a positive image of the CSL when interacting with campers, camp families and the CSL/JCC staff
• Sense of urgency to respond to emergency maintenance requests
• Positive attitude to effectively complete a wide variety of maintenance and cleaning tasks in an outdoor summer camp setting
• Physical Demands:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, grasping and twisting, climb or balance
• Dexterity to effectively use tools and mechanical equipment (hedge clippers, power washers, lawn mowers, weed wackers , hammers, wrenches, etc.)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to assist children in an emergency
• Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform within the described work environment.
• Moving mechanical parts
• Motorized riding equipment (mowers, tractors, etc )
• Exposure to outside weather conditions (extreme heat and colder temperatures)
• Ability to assist children in an emergency
• SCHEDULE
• 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Monday - Friday
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
• The Jewish Community Center of Rochester is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive culture in which staff, members, and community partners can thrive.

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