About this opportunity:

In this leadership position, you will supervise, guide and support a maintenance team, helping coordinate daily work, prioritize maintenance needs, and uphold safety and facility standards. Collaborating with our year-round staff, you’ll assist with scheduling, equipment oversight, program set-ups, and ongoing care of camp buildings and grounds in alignment with established policies and procedures. 

As part of the camp leadership team, you’ll model a positive, Christ-centered leadership that encourages growth in both campers and staff, while contributing behind the scenes to a welcoming, well-maintained, and mission-driven camp environment. This role offers hands-on leadership experience, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

Key Responsibilites:

• Lead, train, and supervise the Summer Camp Maintenance team, ensuring team members are equipped, supported, and held accountable for assigned duties. 

• Coordinate and implement daily schedules to ensure appropriate coverage, timely completion of tasks, and readiness of camp facilities and program spaces. 

• Conduct daily inspections of buildings, grounds, program areas, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness; report needed repairs or replacements promptly. 

• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies through proper use, cleaning, storage, and inventory management at the beginning and end of sessions. 

• Meet regularly with the Program Director to coordinate setup, teardown, and cleanliness of assigned meeting and activity spaces. 

• Ensure all maintenance operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation standards. 

• Promote a positive, solution-oriented work environment by utilizing effective communication, supervision, and problem-solving skills. 

• Support quality programming and camper safety by collaborating with other departments and assisting with all-camp activities, evening programs, and special events. 

• Serve as an engaged member of the camp leadership team; demonstrates and promotes Camp Hoblitzelle’s Christian values through daily interactions, contributing to the spiritual growth and faith-based culture of the camp. 

• Report accidents, safety concerns, and facility issues promptly and accurately, following established camp procedures. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or GED preferred.   

• A heart for others and a mind towards Christ.   

• Should be self-motivated and teachable.   

• Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with peers, those in supervision and campers.   

• Two years’ experience in a facility and site maintenance, construction, or grounds keeping business preferred, or 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

• A willingness to abide by The Salvation Army doctrinal statement and Camp Hoblitzelle’s policies.   

• Valid and Current Driver’s License 

• CPR & First Aid certified or capable of passing by June 15, 2025 (training provided by Camp Hoblitzelle during staff training if needed.)  

• Must be able to pass a state and federal background check.   

Additional Information:   

• Camp Leadership Staff Training will be held June 3 – June 7, 2026 with all Staff Training held June 8 – June 14, 2026, and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program sessions will be held June 15 - July 26, 2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.   

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