Job Description – Maintenance & Groundskeeper
PART-TIME SEASONAL/TEMPORARY
Job Overview:
Provides full range of general maintenance of all the park facilities and grounds. This may include grounds maintenance, light construction, and general facilities repairs of various types such as, but is not limited to; landscape care, vehicle upkeep, painting, construction, swimming pool maintenance, and other duties needed to keep the park in good condition.
* Usually, the Maintenance & Groundskeeper is partnered with a Campground Host and as a team support both the inside clerical and outside maintenance requirements of the park. However, this is not a requirement of application and singles may also apply for either position
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Supports the goals, objectives, and policies of Escapees RV Parks and Escapees RV Club.
- Provides ground maintenance assistance to the manager in mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, etc.; using equipment such as riding tractors/mowers, weed eaters, sprayers (Roundup, etc.) chainsaws, picks, shovels, pickup trucks, golf carts, utility trailers, general hand tools, etc.
- May be called upon to dig ditches to repair water, sewer, electric lines, or spread gravel to fill potholes or low spots in the park’s sites or roads.
- Assists manager in servicing and maintaining equipment such as trucks, mowers, and golf carts.
- Maintains and cleans swimming pools.
- Complete checklists of physical condition of sites prior to and after guest occupancy.
- Other duties as needed are to keep the park in good condition.
Locations:
- North Ranch – Congress, AZ
- Dream Catcher – Deming, NM
- TRAPARK – Pecos, TX
- Rainbow’s End – Livingston, TX
- Turkey Creek – Hollister, MO
- Rainbow Plantation – Summerdale, AL
- Raccoon Valley – Heiskell, TN
- Sumter Oaks – Bushnell, FL
*Please understand the training is applicable only to the eight Escapees RV Parks. These eight parks are operated under the Escapees RV Parks organization and have consistent policies and procedures. If you are interested in working for an SKP Co-Op, you must apply directly to that Co-Op.
Pay & Schedule:
These are typically temporary part-time (month-to-month) assignments. Additional hours and pay may be available when needed.
- Free site including electricity for a 20-hour workweek for singles or a combined 20-hours for couples (20-hours per RV site).
- 1 certificate for a free night in a full hookup site, at the 8 Escapees RV Park locations for every 10 hours worked.
- Laundry reimbursement of $20.00 per month paid at the end of the full month worked or prorated.
- Propane reimbursement in Turkey Creek and Raccoon Valley for December, January, and February.
- Fuel Reimbursement*
- Incentive Program*
Fuel reimbursement is paid .65¢ per mile or the national norm at the end of a completed assignment of three months or more that is connected to another assignment. Only applies between assignments not to or from vacation or off time. Based on Google Maps or MapQuest miles with a direct route between parks. Limited to twice per year.
Incentive Program for Hosts – 8 months $750.00 (20 hours per RV) or add 4 more months to receive $1300.00 (20 hours per RV) Must all be consecutive assignments.
Qualifications:
Must have a positive attitude, work well with others, be ready to learn, and can enthusiastically support the policies of Escapees RV Parks.
- Previous maintenance experience in a campground or RV park preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work.
- Valid driver’s license.
- General knowledge of janitorial work, plumbing, electrical, and grounds maintenance.
- Position requires standing for extended periods, walking, digging (pick and shovel), plus bending, lifting (50lbs), and overall good health. Some duties are performed outdoors in all types of weather.
Commitment & Training
1-month commitment minimum. May require a training period based on past experience. Previous experience will be considered.