Maintenance at Pawnee Grassland

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; Morrison (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Opportunity to work in a natural setting

Job summary

A leading outdoor facility provider in Morrison, Illinois, seeks a General Maintenance I to ensure the upkeep of campgrounds and facilities. Responsibilities include performing essential maintenance tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and cleaning while providing courteous service to visitors. Candidates should possess basic mechanical skills and be available during weekends and holidays. This role offers a unique opportunity to work amidst beautiful landscapes and support conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be available on weekends, holidays, and peak visitation periods.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions accurately.
• Familiar with company policies and guidelines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and cleaning.
• Maintain and service equipment, ensuring it is operable and safe.
• Trash pick-up and maintenance in recreation areas.
• Maintains trash barrels – keep always emptied, and all areas around trash are to be kept neat and clean.
• Informs supervisor as to specific maintenance needs, facility and building needs, and necessary supply levels.
• Assists hosts with various miscellaneous duties as they may arise.
• Always provides courteous and respectful service to customers and visitors.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Facility maintenance abilities

Job description

Join Us at the Arapahoe Pawnee Grassland District!

Joining our 2026 team at Pawnee Grassland offers a unique opportunity to engage with Colorado’s vast, open prairies while supporting conservation efforts and managing public lands. It’s a rewarding position for those who appreciate the beauty of grassland ecosystems, offering the chance to work in a peaceful, wide-open landscape that is rich in biodiversity and history.

2026 Seasonal Positions Available

We’re hiring for the upcoming season with multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Arapahoe Pawnee District. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality, and each campground offers its own unique setting and experience.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

We encourage applicants to reach out for more details about each campground’s unique offerings. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to start a new adventure, we’d love to hear from you!

Title: General Maintenance I

Reports To: General Manager
Department: Maintenance

Summary:

The primary objective of General Maintenance I is to provide for the proper care of campgrounds and other use areas by performing maintenance to grounds and facilities. The Maintenance Technician will work under the direct supervision of the assigned manager for the given area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures daily maintenance requirements are met such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, mowing, weed trimming, cleaning, landscaping, facility repair, and other general maintenance tasks within assigned areas.
• Maintains and services equipment and keeps all company equipment in operable and safe working condition.
• Trash pick-up throughout the entire recreation areas, roadsides, and campgrounds.
• Maintains trash barrels – keep always emptied, and all areas around trash are to be kept neat and clean.
• Informs supervisor as to specific maintenance needs, facility and building needs, and necessary supply levels.
• Assists hosts with various miscellaneous duties as they may arise.
• Always provides courteous and respectful service to customers and visitors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possesses basic mechanical skills and facility maintenance abilities.
• Familiar (or willing to become familiar) with all Company and partnering agency policies and guidelines.
• Available for duty during weekends, holidays, and peak visitation periods. Weekly work schedules will be worked out with local management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Eligible employees are offered health benefits. All hours worked will be paid.