Camp Maintenance Assistant

Join Girl Scouts of Utah as a Camp Maintenance Assistant and help keep our beautiful camp running smoothly. From fixing equipment to maintaining facilities and supporting daily operations, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for campers and staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and being outdoors. Whether you have experience in basic repairs, maintenance, or just like working with your hands, this role offers a meaningful way to spend your summer.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT:

• Landscaping and yard maintenance.  
• Manage recycling program.
• General cleaning and re-stocking?of paper products. 
• Maintenance projects such as property maintenance and repairs. 
•  Assist with setting up and breaking down/closing up camp.
• Assist with basic camp operation procedures.
• Assist with kitchen duties as needed including helping with food delivery, stocking shelves, dishwashing, and meal preparation.
• Understand and implement safety guidelines and standards as outlined by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and any state and local codes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.  

• Must be a certified driver on council’s behalf (clear MVR background, be at least 21 years of age and provide proof of auto insurance and motor vehicle licensing) to drive council vehicles including work truck, vans and/or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). 

Flexible 20–25 hours per week at $20/hour, making it a great option to earn extra income while enjoying the summer. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS @ GSU SUMMER CAMP:

• Pass a criminal background check, including sex-offender registries/driving records.   
• Hold/obtain Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certifications or the equivalent.
• Hold/obtain a Utah Food Handlers’ Permit. 
• Complete Youth Protection Training within the first week of employment. 
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of campers ages 6-17 and provide necessary verbal instruction to campers. 
• Ability to follow direction from Team Leaders, adhere to policies and procedures. 
• Understand and implement safety guidelines and standards as outlined by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and any state and local codes.  
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. 
• Ability to respond in a crisis situation. 
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Girl Scouts of Utah. As a camp staff member, you are a representative of Girl Scouts of Utah. Every personal contact is with a current or potential donor to or member of the council, and thus, the impressions you make can influence their actions.  
• Service-oriented team player able to work in an inclusive manner with staff/volunteers from diverse backgrounds and across all levels of the organization.    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Have the council required health forms and documentation completed by a physician to ensure the well-being of living and working in an outdoor camp setting that includes: 

• Ability to bend down and move, lift, stock, and carry boxes, program materials, and supplies (up to 75 pounds). 
• Ability to push heavy lawn mowers up steep slopes for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lifting for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions. 
• Ability to walk, stand, and work on feet for up to 8 hours a day. 
• Ability to live in a remote and rustic outdoor setting at high elevation (up to 9200’), in varying and extreme weather conditions. 
• Have visual/auditory ability to respond to environmental and other hazards related to summer camp activities. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND RACIAL JUSTICE:

Girl Scouts of Utah embraces a pluralistic movement committed to understanding our similarities and differences, building relationships, and promoting a dialogue of acceptance and respect. We believe we are stronger when we include diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches.