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Maintenance Associate, URJ Eisner Camp
- Job Title
- Maintenance Associate, URJ Eisner Camp
- Description
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MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE, URJ Eisner Camp
Location: Eisner Camp (Great Barrington, MA) – Onsite: Tuesday – Saturday
Organization: Union for Reform Judaism
Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Non-Exempt, ADMIN
Department: Camp & Immersives – Eisner Camp
Reporting to: Camp Director
Start Date: April 1, 2026
Salary: $25 - $27/hour; annualized to $45,000 - $50,000 plus competitive benefits
The Role
The Union for Reform Judaism’s Eisner Camp is seeking a dependable and hands-on Maintenance Associate to support the upkeep of camp facilities and grounds. As part of the Facilities team, this role helps ensure that Eisner Camp remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for campers, staff, and retreat groups. The Maintenance Associate performs a variety of repair, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks and works collaboratively with camp leadership and vendors to keep the property operating smoothly.
What You Will Do
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings, equipment, and systems including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC
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Maintain campgrounds including mowing, weeding, debris removal, and snow shoveling
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Safely operate maintenance tools and equipment
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Perform janitorial tasks including cleaning floors and windows and repairing basic fixtures and equipment
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Manage waste and recycling disposal
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Assist with room setups for meetings, retreats, and group programs
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Support camp opening, closing, and transitions between group uses
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Respond to maintenance needs and urgent issues in coordination with the Facilities Manager
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Maintain a safe, organized workshop and follow safety protocols
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Collaborate with staff, vendors, and the camp community to maintain a well functioning facility
Who You Are
You are reliable, practical, and solution oriented. You enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping spaces safe, functional, and welcoming. You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and can adjust priorities as needed. You value teamwork and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment for the entire camp community.
Keys to success (The must haves)
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Maintenance Skills: Hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance, including troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of various systems.
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Adaptability: Ability to manage competing demands and adjust priorities as needed. Open to receiving and integrating feedback to improve performance.
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Dependability: Responsiveness to service requests and proactive in providing assistance. Follows instructions and adheres to management directives consistently. Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers high-quality work.
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Safety & Security: Adheres to safety and security protocols diligently. Capable of assessing situations and taking appropriate actions beyond standard guidelines. Utilizes equipment and materials safely and effectively.
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Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds. Actively promotes an inclusive and harassment-free workplace environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Previous experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a similar role is highly preferred, especially in a camp or similar environment.
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Ability to lift 75 pounds or more and perform physical tasks related to facility upkeep
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A valid driver license
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Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
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Flexibility to work extended hours during busy camp periods
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A high school diploma or equivalent.
Application Process
Please apply online and include a resume and a one-page cover letter describing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the qualifications listed. We look forward to hearing from you!
About the Union for Reform Judaism
Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an important role in advancing our mission to create, connect, and inspire Jewish communities that work toward a more whole, just, and compassionate world. Grounded in our core values of shared humanity, justice, belonging, learning, evolving, and Jewish peoplehood, the URJ provides vision and leadership to help build strong Jewish communities and deepen connections to Jewish life.
As the largest Jewish movement in North America, the URJ partners with more than 800 congregations and operates 14 residential camps and the Religious Action Center in Washington, D.C. Through youth engagement, camping, leadership development, learning, and social justice initiatives, we support communities in creating vibrant, meaningful Jewish experiences. We strive to build communities where people across identities, generations, and lived experiences feel a deep sense of belonging. We are committed to confronting racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, and to strengthening communities that reflect the diversity of the Jewish people. Together with our congregations, camps, leaders, and partners, we are helping shape a future in which Judaism enables all people to experience peace and wholeness (shalom), justice and equity (tzedek), and belonging and joy (shayachut and simcha).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.
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