Maintenance Associate, URJ Eisner Camp

Job Description

Job Description

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, Exempt, ADMIN

Department: Camp & Immersives – Eisner Camp

Reporting to: Camp Director

Start Date: April 1, 2026

Salary: $48,000 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

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings, equipment, and systems including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC

• Maintain campgrounds including mowing, weeding, debris removal, and snow shoveling

• Safely operate maintenance tools and equipment

• Perform janitorial tasks including cleaning floors and windows and repairing basic fixtures and equipment

• Manage waste and recycling disposal

• Assist with room setups for meetings, retreats, and group programs

• Support camp opening, closing, and transitions between group uses

• Respond to maintenance needs and urgent issues in coordination with the Facilities Manager

• Maintain a safe, organized workshop and follow safety protocols

• 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)

• Maintenance Skills: Hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general facility maintenance, including troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of various systems.

• Adaptability: Ability to manage competing demands and adjust priorities as needed. Open to receiving and integrating feedback to improve performance.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a similar role is highly preferred, especially in a camp or similar environment.

• Ability to lift 75 pounds or more and perform physical tasks related to facility upkeep

• A valid driver license

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Flexibility to work extended hours during busy camp periods

• 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

Serving more than 800 congregations and reaching nearly 2 million people, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is the engine of Reform Judaism in North America, strengthening the communities, leaders, programs, and experiences that help people find meaning, belonging, joy, justice, and purpose through Reform Jewish values and teachings. Through congregational partnerships, 14 overnight camps, youth and teen programs, Jewish learning opportunities, Israel engagement, leadership development, work to build communities of belonging, and the justice efforts of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, we help people and communities connect to Jewish life at every stage of their journey.

We believe Jewish life is strongest when it is rooted in tradition, responsive to the world around us, connected to Israel and the Jewish people, committed to justice, and expansive enough to welcome many voices, identities, and pathways into community and belonging. Together with our congregations, camps, leaders, and partners, the URJ is building a more connected, resilient, and joyful Reform Movement, helping shape a Jewish future grounded in peace, justice, belonging, and joy.

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.