Maintenance & Custodial Staff

As a Maintenance & Custodial Staff member, your primary role is working in a key support area of camp. Support areas include food service, maintenance, dining hall, office, store, and medical.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Work in a key area of the camp providing support to the program
• All staff are required to follow the assigned schedule and report hours worked on a timely manner. Staff may only work the hours for which they are scheduled
• Proper training, duties and distribution of tasks will be provided for the job
• Expected to work well with people from different nationalities and backgrounds
• Ensure that all safety practices for your area are followed
• Understand that camp work requires everyone to be flexible and open to a variety of duties and responsibilities
• Staff will be paid for assigned hours within assigned schedules
• This is a seasonally certified position exempt from rate differential from overtime

While many of the skills described are important or required, please let us know if you have alternative experiences or skills that make you well-suited for a position.  As a values-based organization, we feel you will be happiest with us if you embrace and share the ideals and values of Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA. We strive to create a positive, supportive and fun work environment for our staff.  It is expected that every member of our staff team treats others in a kind, fair and respectful manner. 

• Must be 18 years of age and/or have graduated from high school by the start of camp
• Prior experience in the area of work is preferred
• Must be able to provide proof of a physical within the last 18 months and proof that you are up to date on all required immunizations
• Under Massachusetts state law, our campus is a drug- and alcohol-free zone.  No one, regardless of legal age, is permitted to consume alcohol or drugs including nicotine or tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) on the Becket-Chimney Corners properties.

• Housing and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the seasonal employee as part of the experience
• Gain valuable leadership and management skills that will help prepare you for future career opportunities and will reflect valuable work experience on your resume.
• Becket-Chimney Corners is located in the heart of the Berkshires, which is internationally acclaimed for the arts and cultural venues.
• Planned staff outings are available for staff time off. Camp provides transportation to local towns and cultural experiences for seasonal staff who do not have their own vehicle.  
• Work with other young adults from all over the US and from abroad. Many seasonal staff make lifelong connections working at camp.
• Access to a large network of camp alumni who can support you as resources for internships and career development.