2027 Camp Facilities Supervisor

Under Canvas Inc.; Surry (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available for employees

Team member housing

Discounted tent gear and park access

Job summary

Under Canvas Inc. is seeking a Camp Facility Supervisor to ensure our glamping locations are safe, functional, and well-maintained. You will lead the Facilities Team on-site, oversee maintenance of tents, plumbing, and utilities, and contribute to guest experience at camp locations near popular national parks.

The role is full-time, seasonal, hourly, with potential team member housing during employment. You will report to the Camp Facilities Manager and collaborate across departments to deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of leading facilities or maintenance teams.
• Minimum two years of troubleshooting and performing maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge in septic, plumbing, wood stoves, propane, gas, electric, and generators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Facilities Team, set expectations, and ensure safety.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of tents, plumbing, heaters, and structures.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, and coordinate projects with guests and staff.
• Attend camp-wide meetings and assist with scheduling and timecards.
• Inspect work, provide feedback, and communicate promptly with team and guests.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance tasks

Troubleshooting

Guest service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Septic knowledge

Plumbing

Wood stoves

Propane systems

Gas systems

Electrical systems

Generators

Job description

Summary

Our Camp Facility Supervisors take pride in ensuring our glamping locations are operational, safe, functional, and well-maintained so that our guests can fully utilize and enjoy our amenities, tents, and common areas. Situated just minutes away from the country’s most popular national parks, our locations range in size from 40-100 glamping tents, many of which have their own showers, toilets, and wood burning stoves. Reporting directly to the Camp Facilities Manager who leads the department, you are an on-site maintenance expert, helping to oversee, train, and perform maintenance tasks along with the Facilities Team.

This is a full-time, seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Expect the unexpected and lead with composure
  • From inclement weather to the fast pace of a growing company, your ability to adapt to change will be critical
• Engage regularly, genuinely, and professionally with guests, visitors, and team members
• Be an active listener to guests and co-workers, an approachable leader, and a collaborative team member
• Analyze problems, be resourceful, and take initiative to implement solutions
• Prioritize tasks to achieve goals, both tactically and strategically
• Follow through and complete projects on time and accurately
• Serve as an on-site maintenance expert for a location with up to 100 high-quality outdoor accommodations with plumbing, communal structures with showers and toilets, laundry facilities, restaurants, common areas, fire pits, outdoor activities, and equipment including golf carts
• Help oversee, maintain, and perform day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs to tents, plumbing systems, propane gas water heaters, propane heaters, stove pipes, decks, trailers, vehicles, generators, solar power equipment and more
• Set direction and work side by side with the Facilities Team, mentoring, modeling performance standards, setting expectations, and holding others accountable
• Deliver results to meet short and long-term goals based on multiple factors including safety, resources, and direction from the General Manager
• Support in strategically building our Facilities team schedule, approval of timecards, and other administrative tasks
• Attend regular camp-wide meetings with the management team
• Lead regular meetings with your team to provide direction, training, and insight when the Facilities Manager is unavailable
• Inspire the team to be engaged and committed to excellence
• Inspect what you expect from your team, providing timely, constructive feedback
• Deliver timely communication and follow up to appropriate team members and guests
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum one year of leading facilities or maintenance teams, preferably in customer-focused, outdoor environments, hospitality, or parks and recreation
• Minimum two years of troubleshooting and performing maintenance tasks
• Knowledge in septic, plumbing, wood stoves, propane, gas, electric, and generators preferred

Additional Information

• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.
• This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to: heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.
• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.

With locations near America’s most iconic national parks, and backed by KSL Capital Partners, Under Canvas is building a multi-brand platform with ambitious growth plans and a world-class team to support its expansion.

Compensation and Benefits

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:

• Health Insurance
• 401K(hourly minimum as required by lawfor eligibility)
• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts
• Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts
• Housing available for employees (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefits and maintenance fee paycheck deductions
• Employee Assistance Program