Maintenance Worker​/Grounds & Facility Maintenance

Unicoi Springs Camp Resort is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Maintenance Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining resort facilities, grounds, campsites, amenities, and equipment in a safe, clean, attractive, and fully functional condition. Whether troubleshooting basic repairs, mowing and groundskeeping, or assisting guests and owners, you will play an active role in keeping our campground running smoothly and looking its best.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

• Maintain resort roads, campsites, recreational areas, and common facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Mow, weed-eat, edge, trim, prune, and tend to landscaped spaces.
• Clear fallen limbs, leaves, brush, and general property debris.
• Maintain drainage ditches, culverts, and property waterways.
• Inspect and upkeep fire rings, picnic tables, signs, benches, and outdoor guest amenities.
• Prepare campsites and common facilities for events, holidays, and peak camping seasons.
• Pick up maintenance supplies and purchase gas or diesel for tools and utility vehicles.

• Perform routine repairs and basic upkeep on resort buildings, restrooms, bathhouses, offices, and activity structures.
• Repair or replace door locks, hinges, screens, light fixtures, bulbs, faucets, and hardware.
• Conduct basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs within your scope and training.
• Maintain and service rental units, inspecting buildings regularly for damage or safety hazards.
• Promptly report structural issues or complex repairs requiring licensed contractors to the Park Manager.

• Inspect and maintain resort utility infrastructure, including water spigots, sewer connections, and electrical pedestals.
• Monitor, report, and help address water leaks, power issues, damaged lines, and drainage problems.
• Assist with utility hookups and disconnects for campers.
• Safely operate and maintain lawnmowers, line trimmers, blowers, golf carts, UTVs, tractors, and power tools.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, basic servicing, cleaning, and proper tool storage.
• Report damaged or unsafe equipment immediately and maintain repair records when required.

• Strictly adhere to all campground safety standards, properly using PPE, tools, fuels, and chemicals.
• Identify and report hazards, potential liabilities, or damaged infrastructure across the resort.
• Provide polite, professional customer service to campground owners, members, and guests when addressing maintenance needs.
• Assist with storm preparation, severe weather response, fallen trees, and emergency property cleanups.

• Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and working from ladders.
• Comfortable working outdoors across all seasons in hot, cold, wet, or humid weather conditions.
• Ability to access tight or confined maintenance areas as required.

• High School

• 0-1 years

• Previous experience in general maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, construction, or facility upkeep preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of general repairs, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or lawn equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to safely operate commercial lawn care equipment, power tools, tractors, and utility vehicles.
• Practical troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
• Strong communication skills and a courteous attitude when interacting with guests, owners, and coworkers.
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious work habits.
• Valid driver's license preferred/required.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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