Camp Custodian - Dane, United States - Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionWho We Are
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young girls and helping them develop into confident, capable leaders of the future? If so, we invite you to become a dynamic part of the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland team. At Badgerland Girl Scouts, we believe in the power of every girl to change the world, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who share our commitment to fostering courage, confidence, and character in the next generation of female leaders. Join us in creating a brighter future for girls, where they can discover their potential, embrace diversity, and build a better world.

Position Summary
The Camp Custodian is responsible for providing custodial care to facilities and sites at Camp Brandenburg located in the town of Dane, WI. Work hours for this position vary between 20-25 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the outdoors, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment to help carry-out the Girl Scout mission.

Job Type: Part-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $14-$16 per hour
Expected hours: up to 20-25 hours per week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the health and safety of campers, volunteers and staff through daily custodial tasks and monitoring conditions for safety concerns.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of camp facilities including buildings, outdoor restrooms and activity areas. Cleaning includes emptying garbage/recycling, sweeping and mopping floors and other cleaning duties.
• Participate in training for camp-specific cleaning procedures, universal precautions, and for camper supervision and instruction
• Assist the site manager with maintenance tasks including clearing trails, spreading woodchips, assembling shade canopies, moving firewood and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain, organize, and clean camp equipment and supplies. Report needed repairs.
• Participate in opening and closing procedures of the camp season.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down camp facilities, including tents, shelters, and activity areas.
• Maintain and organize outdoor equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good working condition, as requested.

Education or Experience

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, and 1-2 years of work history.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to take initiative to solve problems and work with a minimum of supervision and function well as a member of a team.
• Accurate, organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and shift priorities in response to changing needs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including daytime and/or some evening and weekend hours.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy camp environment.
• Customer-service oriented with the ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with a wide range of people.
• Have daily access to dependable transportation.
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass a criminal and driving background check.

Other Requirements

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Possess a valid driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Competent use of basic lawn care equipment (blower, trimmer, and hand tools).

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:
  1. Repetitive arm movement.
  2. Ability to climb several flights of stairs, and hike trails.
  3. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds at times.

Individual Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Accepts criticism and feedback, adapts to changes in the work environment, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, and manages competing demands.
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension, expresses ideas and thoughts in written form and verbally, keeps others adequately informed, and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult or emotional customer situations, meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Dependability: Commits to doing the best job possible, follows instructions and responds to management direction, keeps commitments, meets attendance and punctuality guidelines, and responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Cooperation: Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, offers assistance and support to co-workers, works actively to resolve conflicts, and works cooperatively in group situations.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge, displays understanding of how job relations to others, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps up to date of current developments, requires minimal supervision, and uses resources effectively.

Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively promote anti-racism as part of our mission and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to join us in our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Part-Time Job Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrue total of 15 days the first year (Part-Time, Pro-Rated)
• Holidays observed with pay: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (and the Friday after), and all business days from December 24 through January 1 (Part-Time, Pro-Rated)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Evening shift as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Madison