Campground Maintenance Lead

Lead Maintenance TechnicianPosition Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity, safety, and appearance of the property. This role leads a small maintenance crew (primarily seasonal staff) while actively performing hands-on maintenance across grounds, amenities, buildings, infrastructure, and equipment. The position requires strong technical skills, leadership ability, and a high level of customer service.

Candidates with a construction background are strongly preferred, along with demonstrated experience in electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and groundskeeping work.

This is a full-time position, with some extra hours required during holiday weekends. The role requires availability for after-hours maintenance emergencies and occasional Saturdays. Flexible winter (off-season) hours may apply.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure the property is presentable, safe, inviting, and in compliance with company standards at all times.
• Lead and direct a small maintenance crew, including training, task delegation, and daily oversight.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of the community.
• Maintain grounds and common areas, including lawn care, landscaping, weed control, leaf removal, planting, trimming shrubs and hedges, and general site cleanliness.
• Ensure trash and debris are removed daily from common areas, streets, and vacant sites.
• Maintain streets, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, spa, and beaches to local and state standards.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, power washing, and minor concrete repairs.
• Assist with light construction projects, site improvements, and infrastructure repairs as needed.
• Maintain buildings (interior and exterior), amenities, rental units, and common areas.
• Inspect and maintain playgrounds, pools, spas, beaches, and other amenities to ensure proper operation and compliance with local and state standards.
• Maintain community pools and spas, including water testing, chemical balancing, and documentation per local and state regulations.
• Maintain infrastructure systems, including water, sewer, and electrical systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, golf carts, lawn equipment, zero-turn mowers, small tractors, and other machinery.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and commercial equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow all NYS and local health department regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; use appropriate PPE and follow safety protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact professionally with guests, residents, and team members.
• Be available to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience supervising small teams.
• Construction or skilled trades background preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems preferred.
• Experience with landscaping, lawn care, and groundskeeping preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of carpentry, painting, drywall, grounds maintenance, and general building maintenance.
• Experience maintaining pools, spas, and beaches in compliance with local and state standards preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and complete a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks independently.
• General knowledge of computer skills, including email and basic software.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexible, dependable, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time position
• Some extra hours on holiday weekends
• On-call availability for emergency maintenance
• Flexible winter/off-season hours

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary based on experience
• Paid vacation and bereavement leave
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance offerings
• 401k program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person