Camp Caretaker, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center (Emigrant Gap, CA)

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the site Director and the project lead of Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center, the Camp Caretaker will work independently to perform skilled work in general camp maintenance for all camp facilities including buildings, grounds, equipment, mechanical operations, water and septic systems and related support equipment. The Camp Caretaker is the primary representative of the camp property to all guests, staff, volunteers, and contractors who visit the property, when other staff are offsite. The Camp Caretaker gives primary oversight to security, maintenance, cleanliness, and customer service ensuring a clean, attractive, and safe environment for all. In the winter months the Camp Caretaker is responsible for additional winter responsibilities such as snow removal and keeping camp accessible for staff.

About Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center

The Sky Mountain Educational Center is owned and operated by the San Joaquin County Office of Education and is located in Placer County. The site sits on 62 acres of land in a conifer forest surrounded by neighboring land from CAL FIRE, USDF and PG&E. Students participate in a residential outdoor educational program and stay in cabins with own restrooms. Meals are served in the lodge which sits right on Lake Valley Reservoir.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING: 

• Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade. 
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and maintaining a good driving record. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior camp host, grounds keeping, custodial, building maintenance, and customer service experience. 
• Experience working in an outdoor park and recreation setting. 
• Experience with driving heavy equipment.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: a formal letter of interest, resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-4856.

• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1 Professional Letters of Recommendation - Signed by Author)
• Resume