Groundskeeper

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. With 500+ locations across the United States and Canada, KOA offers a mix of franchised and company‑owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, KOA’s mission is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other.” The brand values family‑oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer‑focused, and innovative qualities.

KOA is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all guests, employees, and franchise partners experience a sense of community, belonging, and access to the outdoors. The company actively works to foster diversity of thought, expand knowledge, and ensure facilities are accessible to everyone.

Designated Supervisor and General Manager

The Groundskeeper maintains visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces for campground guests. Key responsibilities include mowing, raking, pruning, trash removal, watering, pest control, and equipment maintenance. The role requires working in all weather conditions, handling heavy equipment, and performing labor‑intensive tasks such as painting, repairing fountains, and moving debris.

• Daily lawn care: mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, watering, and seeding of lawns and shrubbery.
• Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and chemicals.
• Operate and maintain garden and landscaping equipment, trucks, golf carts, and power tools.
• Operate and maintain hand tools such as loppers, saws, and shovels efficiently.
• Utilize insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases.
• Keep grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and empty trash receptacles.
• Conduct irrigation audits and perform basic irrigation repairs.
• Remove snow using a shovel or snow blower.
• Change light bulbs, paint walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment.
• Make minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Approach all encounters with guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service‑oriented manner.
• Prioritize tasks based upon importance and urgency with conscious planning and thoughtful decision making.
• Maintain property by following the quality assurance manual.
• Foster a work environment that maximizes employee involvement, morale and is dedicated to delivering KOA’s culture, mission, values and goals.

• Visually appealing and well‑maintained grounds that are free of trash and debris.
• Projects completed properly, safely and timely.
• Use of safe work practices creates a secure work environment for staff and campground guests.

• Knowledge of gardening techniques.
• Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment.
• Understanding of fertilizer, pesticide, and gasoline dispensing.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, lift and carry 25 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds regularly.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to operate various loud and vibrating maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and move safely over uneven terrain.
• Able to work inside and outdoors and in various climates.

Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all persons and ensures employees and candidates are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or other non‑merit‑based factors.

KOA does not sponsor Visas.

KOA currently does NOT hire in the following states:
Alaska, District of Columbia, Idaho, Louisiana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont.