About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Camp May Flather - Mt Solon, VA 22843Salary Range: $17.95 - $17.95 HourlyJob Category: General LaborPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Part-Time, Seasonal Camp Maintenance & Grounds Assistant supports the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital’s camp facilities. Working under the direction of the Facilities Manager, with minimal supervision, this role is responsible for the upkeep, safety, and improvement of buildings, grounds, and equipment. The incumbent ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, assists with repairs, and helps coordinate projects with staff and volunteers.
SCHEDULE
This is a seasonal, part-time position running from March through November at the Girl Scout camp property located in Mt. Solon, VA. The schedule is three days a week, six hours per day, with a consistent set schedule established in collaboration with the Facilities Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly camp environment at all times.
Learn and apply camp rules, regulations, and facility procedures.
Assist in emergency preparedness and response (fire, storms, flooding, freezing, high winds); maintain and update evacuation plans as required.
Maintenance & Operations
Conduct regular inspections of property, identifying and completing needed repairs and security improvements.
Ensure the proper maintenance and appearance of all camp structures and grounds (e.g., tent platforms, shelters, shower houses, lodges, cook shelters).
Maintain camp vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order and keep written inventories.
Ensure camp appliances (stoves, furnaces, water heaters, etc.) remain in safe operating condition.
Volunteer & Community Relations
Prepare job/project lists for volunteer groups; supervise volunteer and troop service projects as needed.
Represent the council at the site as host/hostess for campers, leaders, and visitors; maintain positive relationships with visitors, the local community, and public officials.
Administration & Reporting
With Facilities Manager approval, make purchases for routine and scheduled projects following council procedures and budget guidelines.
Keep the Facilities Manager informed of work status and project progress.
Provide support at other GSCNC properties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
General maintenance knowledge with experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, groundskeeping, and small engine repair.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with individuals and groups.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to plan and prioritize work.
Familiarity with Girl Scout philosophy and camping practices preferred.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Willingness to become certified as a Pool Operator, ServSafe Manager, and Insecticide Applicator (preference given to applicants already certified).
Willingness to complete required training.
Working Conditions
Physical strength and stamina are essential, with the ability to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
Is regularly required to communicate verbally;
Must be able to work in an outside environment, where having the ability to walk daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain is essential;
May sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, walk at a brisk pace on uneven terrain and climb stairs;
Will work in the outdoors, which includes regular exposure to heat, humidity, and cold;
Will lift, carry, push and/or pull items up to a maximum of 50 pounds;
Must be comfortable working at heights.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Starting wage for this position is $17.95/hour.
Qualifications
About Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital believes in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. We offer every girl the opportunity to discover who she is, what she can do, and connect her with a powerful community of girls and mentors to make it happen. With unique programs Girl Scouts explore, learn, succeed and take action to make a difference in their community.
With support from dedicated adult volunteers, parents and staff, we deliver the best Girl Scout experience to 86,810 members: 59,425 girls and 27,385 adults in the Greater Washington Region.
Girl Scouts opens a world of opportunities for girls to learn new skills, discover the world, explore science, volunteer, go camping and more. As the largest girl-serving organization, our main focus is on leadership development for girls.
Girl Scouting has helped girls develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to today’s cookie entrepreneurs and MAKERS, girls challenge themselves, work with inspiring role models, and develop lifelong friendships.
We’re preparing the next generation of girls for their futures, ensuring doors are open to them, and that they possess the confidence to walk through those doors.