Camp Hazelwood Caretaker

Camp Hazelwood Caretaker

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Groveland Twp., MI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain 80 acres and all buildings and systems in working order including septic systems, water system, refrigeration units, and electrical infrastructure, including responding to power failures.
• Ensure safety of camp: people, natural disasters, animals, and dealing with uninvited intruders and trespassers.
• Participate in capital construction projects.
• Maintain health and safety of lawns, fire-pit, docks, nature paths and trees.
• Responsible for the exterior and interior maintenance of all buildings including carpentry and painting.
• Respond to and handle emergencies at any time including when on-call.
• Repair and maintain equipment, including refrigerators, hand and power tools, machinery, water heaters, kitchen appliances, vehicles, trailers etc.
• Keep camp clean and hygienic including housekeeping and trash collection as needed
• Identify ongoing maintenance needs, prioritize and provide timely follow through
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proficient in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, painting, HVAC, tractor operation, and concrete work.
• Able to operate wells, pumps and water storage and treatment.
• Maintain a current Michigan Driver's license.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to live and work well with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively without supervisor present.
• Sufficient previous construction and maintenance experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work cooperatively with local and government agencies.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated skill in plumbing installation and repair, electrical repair, rough and finish carpentry, painting and roofing.

Physical demands:

• Lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Reading, hearing and speaking.
• Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment and construction tools.
• Frequent sitting, standing, climbing, bending, walking, kneeling.
• Stamina and willingness to work long hours, in inclement weather and for stretches of days.
• Physical strength to perform tasks involved in normal operations of the business.

Special requirements:

• Residential position, must be willing to live at camp site year-round and live under terms of lease with Hazel Park Schools.