The Camp Caretaker at Deer Park Camp & Retreat Center is responsible for maintaining the facilities, ensuring safety, and providing hospitality, while living onsite in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Position Description

Open through 30 April 2025

Employer

Deer Park Camp & Retreat Center

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language

English

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Required/Desired

Experience desired:

• Previous experience working in a camp, retreat center, or similar environment 
• Experience with operating and maintaining specialized equipment or systems

Immediate Supervisor

Curt Mount, Deer Park Board President

Employment Status

40+ hours/week

Summary of Position

The Camp Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the Center's buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests. This role involves performing routine maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of the facilities, as well as addressing any safety or operational issues that arise. The caretaker will maintain positive relationships with the community, volunteers, and the board of directors while providing outstanding hospitality services to our guests. The caretaker is required to live onsite in provided housing. Deer Park Camp & Retreat Center is a natural sanctuary located on seventy-six acres of sacred space among tall oak trees in beautiful and historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Adjacent to the property is Aquetong Spring Park, a 48-acre park with walking trails, a waterfall, and a historic limestone spring.

Essential Functions

Hospitality Services

1. Welcome customers
2. ensure readiness of accommodations
3. coordinate check-in and check-out with customer
4. monitor guests' needs
5. be a point of contact with renters; address issues or concerns that arise; etc.

Grounds Maintenance

1. monitor buildings and grounds conditions
2. ensure customers' safety including being aware of uninvited visitors
3. maintain roads and walkways; verify all inside and outside lights are working; manage upkeep of trees, grass, and leaves; etc. 

Facilities Maintenance

1. ensure customer readiness of buildings
2. maintain systems such as water supply, septic, electrical, natural gas distribution
3. maintain swimming pool; service, including winterizing, buildings and appliances as well as equipment and tools; etc. 

Facilities Credentialing and Licensing Requirements

1. ensure compliance with government regulations and requirements
2. maintain up-to-date certifications, licenses, and inspections
3. obtain Serv-Safe certification and pesticide/chemical applicator's license; ensure proper posting of certificates and licenses; etc.

Facilities Readiness

1. ensure grounds are always ready for tours of potential customers
2. maintain inventory levels of supplies
3. maintain cleaning equipment for customer usage
4. monitor for the presence of rodents and insects as well as odors
5. follow-up on issues reported by customers
6. organize an annual deep cleaning of buildings and grounds; etc. 

Office Management

1. process and distribute mail
2. provide record of receipts and expenses
3. facilitate licensing and permit retention
4. foster good business relationships; etc.

Required Competencies/Skills

• Capability to engage effectively with a 9-member Board of Directors 
• Proven experience in maintenance, facility management, or a related field 
• Basic skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and landscaping 
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, vehicles, and equipment safely 
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions 
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call emergencies

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Certifications in first aid, CPR, and maintenance-related skills 
2. Comfort with basic computer systems for communication and maintaining records

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

No

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Application Instructions

Email cover letter and resume to Cynthia Abbott.