MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - Summer Camp 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a seasonal role from June - August and supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the camp buildings and surrounding grounds at YMCA Camp Lincoln.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure cleanliness of the facility including all indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Stock and inventory housekeeping supplies across camp property.
• Maintain strict safety protocol according to Camp Lincoln’s policies and industry standards.
• Manage all trash and waste disposal to provide a safe and clean facility for all programs and staff.
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of property and equipment.
• Complete scheduled and nonscheduled work orders in a timely fashion.
• Provide set-ups and breakdowns for programs, meetings, meals, special events, day camps.
• General grounds keeping including mowing and weed wacking.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner. Coordinate with Facilities Coordinator to ensure the issue is resolved thoroughly and correctly.
• Maintain complete and accurate logs as applicable.
• Monitor for safety issues and resolve any issue requiring attention.
• Assist Facilities Coordinator with regular projects.
• Ability to work with a cross section of staff, volunteers, and community service workers.
• Responsible for emergency spill and Blood Borne Pathogen clean-up (training provided).
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with campers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience with or ability to learn equipment operation (including cleaning equipment, hand and power tools, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to work with chemicals and solvents used in housekeeping, maintenance, and grounds keeping.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
• Maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
• Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to safely ascend and descend a ladder up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak and write concisely and effectively communicate needs.
• Ability to view computer monitor and enter data for long periods of time.

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.