MAINTENANCE LEAD

Summary:




The Maintenance Lead (ML) is responsible for leading the general maintenance, operation and upkeep of the campground buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position leads a team to ensure all aspects of the campground are clean, safe, and well-maintained and in good working order.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities:





This position uses technical skills to troubleshoot and repair machinery, electrical systems, and other equipment or guide team members.
Supervise and perform general carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work and install new fixtures, equipment, and appliances as needed.
Responsible for conducting the preventative maintenance program, handling guest requests and other work orders as assigned in a safe and efficient manner.


Comply with all KOA, federal, state, and local safety programs by adhering to established guidelines in the operation and storage of various equipment, tools and chemicals.
Maintain compliance with preventative maintenance program through regular inspection of facilities, buildings, cabins, vehicles, and equipment.
Supervise and inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning of mechanical, heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems, etc.
Troubleshoot problems with equipment to determine the cause of failure and determine the best solution for repair or replacement.
Oversee installing new fixtures, equipment, and appliances as needed.
Run safe operation of swimming pool and aquatic water features by maintaining proper pool chemistry while safely handling all pool chemicals.
Prioritize tasks based upon importance and urgency with conscious planning and thoughtful decision making.
Comfortable in high-pressure and fast paced situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
Maintain property by following the quality assurance manual.






Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:










This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.






Required Education and Experience:





Intermediate knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment and installation.
Intermediate knowledge of chemical properties, handling, and usage.
Intermediate knowledge of propane and gasoline dispensing.
Use technical skills to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and other documents related to their work.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Capable of working independently and leading a team.
Valid Driver’s License






Physical Demands and Working Conditions:





Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead and move safely over uneven terrain.
Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.
Noise levels may be moderate to loud.
May be exposed to dust, pollen, grasses, landscaping, and various chemicals and moving mechanical equipment.
Use of personal protective equipment required where necessary.
Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
Valid driver’s license required, this position may be expected to drive a motorized vehicle which requires close and distance vision, sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, etc.