Camp Caretaker(s)

The JCISD operates and maintains Camp McGregor in Jackson County. An individual or couple is needed to oversee and maintain the camp, including living on-site. Compensation for this responsibility is negotiable, and adjustments in the essential duties and responsibilities are possible as part of the negotiation process.

Date Posted: September 9, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Anticipated Start Date: To Be Determined – Spring/Summer 2026

Department: Operations

Summary: Responsible for the oversight of JCISD’s Camp McGregor and continuous care for the buildings and grounds on camp property. This includes all aspects of scheduling and hosting non-JCISD groups using the Camp facilities. This also includes the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and all building structures and equipment on camp property.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)

1. Responds to phone and email inquiries about camp usage and rental. Provides tours of the camp, maintains camp usage calendar and schedules reservations consistent with commitments to the 4-H organization and the JCISD.
2. Coordinates check-in and check-out procedures for users of Camp McGregor.
3. Orients users to all requirements and resources of Camp McGregor, including sign-off of use and clean-up procedures.
4. Collects fees for the use of Camp McGregor, accounts for such fees, and remits such fees to the JCISD business office in accordance with procedures established by the JCISD.
5. Assists user groups while at Camp McGregor, including on-call utility and maintenance issues. Such supports may be needed outside business hours.
6. Performs routine building and grounds maintenance, including the caretakers’ residence, Lodge, boathouse, cabins, Math & Science building, Observatory and trails, as required by the JCISD.
7. Maintain all lawns at camp, including mowing, string trimming, leaf blowing, weed control, shrub trimming, fallen tree and limb maintenance. Cuts firewood for campers, plows snow and salts, and maintains roofs and eaves.
8. Monitors all buildings, grounds, and activities.
9. Maintains inventory of both consumable and non-consumable materials.
10. Cleans and maintains all camp buildings: floors, carpets, walls, windows, furniture and equipment, kitchen appliances, sinks, lavatories, exit lights, ceiling tiles.
11. Make minor repairs, including minor electrical repairs such as light fixtures and switches; plumbing repairs such as replacing washers in faucets, adjusting valves in toilets and replacing faucets, toilets and urinals. Repairs door locks and replaces ceiling tiles.
12. Complete minor painting as needed. May be required to perform larger painting projects, such as rooms, deck, etc.
13. Reports to / consults with the JCISD Facilities Supervisor regarding the need for any major repairs or improvements to buildings, grounds or equipment.
14. Assists with set-up and clean-up for JCISD staff meetings.
15. Empties trash.
16. Maintain dock and beach areas.
17. Responsible for year-round access to grounds and buildings, including snowplowing and tree & brush removal when necessary.
18. Monitor fuel supplies and trash collection schedules. Maintains septic tanks, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
19. Winterize facilities as needed.
20. Assists the JCISD administration in carrying out all district policies related to Camp McGregor.
21. Other related services may be requested by administration from time to time.
22. Drives a truck and operates a variety of work-related vehicles and equipment.
23. Generally expected to live on-site to facilitate performance of all responsibilities.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Candidates with experience operating the following equipment are desired: riding and push mowers, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, extension ladders, and attaching/detaching snow plow blade.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Michigan driver’s license with good driving record.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills And Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to be self-motivated and complete duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to operate motorized equipment. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 80 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and continuously will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing or using a string trimmer. The employee will regularly be required to operate motorized vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, cleansers, and sprays while performing the duties of this job.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and is acceptable to this particular environment. Hours of work are dependent upon activities scheduled for camp and are frequently irregular.

Pre-employment Screening:

Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment for a position with JCISD will be required to successfully complete a background check, a pre-employment physical to determine ability to perform the desired position (with or without reasonable accommodations) and a drug test.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits:

Anticipated employment date is to be determined (spring/summer 2026). Salary and fringe benefits to be determined within level 17 of the technical operational support salary schedule.

Contact:

Interested parties should go to our website, www.jcisd.org to complete an online application.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The Superintendent shall appoint and publicize the name of the compliance officer(s) who is/are responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the District’s duty to address in a prompt and equitable manner any inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or denial of equal access. The Compliance Officer(s) shall also verify that proper notice on nondiscrimination for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is provided to staff members and the general public.

The Jackson County Intermediate School District is an educational service agency that works in partnership with local public and charter schools, and the local community. We are committed to the success of all students by providing educational leadership, services, programs, and resources.

Our work and organizational goals are driven by Four Guiding Principles:

Instruction ~ Quality, Creativity and Relevance

Leadership ~ Envisioning, Engaging and Executing

Service ~ Listening, Caring and then Serving

Community ~ Collaboration and Partnerships

We encourage applicants who may not have a specific listed qualification, but who believe they have the needed knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of a position, to apply and to highlight how their education, experience and/or other abilities make them qualified to perform the essential functions of a position.