Maintenance Associate

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and Facilities Director, the Maintenance Associate will maintain the overall cleanliness of the building and grounds at Camp Otter.  The incumbent will also be assigned various projects and tasks to benefit the appearance and safety of the camp grounds.

The Maintenance Associate will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

Branches: Camping Services (Camp Otter)

Status: Non-exempt, Full time seasonal

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from Massachusetts or New Hampshire
• Current state approved First Aid certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Current state approved CPR/AED certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Previous experience performing general custodial and janitorial duties.
• Former mechanical or trade sills preferred but not required.
• Must be highly organized
• Must complete Merrimack Valley YMCA online Child Abuse Prevention Training within the first two weeks of employment

• Possess mature judgement and sound decision making
• Monitor daily camp operations to adhere to all state, ACA, and YMCA regulations
• Relate to people in a positive but firm manner while motivating and guiding campers and staff to succeed in camp program
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and campers
• Possess a broad knowledge of camp activities, goals and objectives, risk management, programming planning and implementation techniques that help to create a fun, safe, and educational environment
• Ability to perform general custodial duties which include but are not limited to the following:  trash removal, cleaning and sanitation of all building including bath houses, sweeping, mopping, set up/breakdown of various camp programs, water sampling, painting, general construction etc.
• Perform daily safety check on all buildings, structures, and activity areas on the camp premise
• Provide a safe environment for campers and staff
• React calmly and quickly in an emergency situation in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Prevent accidents by maintaining constant observation, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness
• Respond to environmental and other safety hazards that relate to the camp program
• Perform an inventory assessment at the beginning and the end of the camp season

• A typical camp week is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, however the Camp Director will determine the schedule of the Maintenance Associate
• There are events (i.e., Family Nights and Overnights) that require more than a 40 hour work week

• Attend all pre-camp staff orientation meetings.
• Attend two Family Nights

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Position requires ability to walk/run around the rough terrain of Camp Otter
• Able to stand/move without sitting for four to five hours at a time
• Able to handle all emergency situations that may arise

• Perform other duties as assigned by Camp Director.

To become a part of our working team, download the employment application and email Steph Doherty, Camp Otter Director, at Sdoherty@mvymca.org. You may also mail the application to Merrimack Valley YMCA, 360 Merrimack Street Suite 270, Lawrence MA 01843.

The core values that guide the YMCA in fulfilling the mission and goals are: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility. We instill these values in all programs while making healthier lives achievable for everyone.