MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; South Padre Island (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform general maintenance, carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work across campground buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds.

The role involves installing fixtures and appliances, ensuring pool safety, and delivering service with guest‑focused professionalism. Responsibilities include inspections, troubleshooting, and coordinating with the engineering supervisor while adhering to safety programs and preventative

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment and installation.
• Basic knowledge of chemical properties, handling and usage.
• Basic knowledge of propane and gasoline dispensing.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance/repairs to campground buildings, facilities, equipment, vehicles, and grounds as directed by the engineering supervisor.
• Comply with all KOA, federal, state, and local safety programs by adhering to established guidelines in the operation and storage of various equipment, tools and chemicals.
• Maintain compliance with preventative maintenance program through regular inspection of facilities, buildings, cabins, vehicles, and equipment.
• Inspecting equipment to ensure proper functioning of heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems, etc.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment to determine the cause of failure and determine the best solution for repair or replacement.
• Install fixtures, equipment, and appliances as needed.
• Safe operation of swimming pool and aquatic water features by maintaining proper pool chemistry while safely handling all pool chemicals.
• 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.
• Comfortable in high-pressure and fast paced situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
• Maintain property by following the quality assurance manual.

Skills

Basic electrical knowledge

Basic plumbing knowledge

Ability to work nights, weekends and H

Valid Driver’s license

Independent and team work

Tools

Propane and gasoline dispensing

Job description

Summary:

The Maintenance Engineer (ME) is responsible for the general maintenance, operation and upkeep of the campground buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position performs general carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing work and install new fixtures, equipment, and appliances as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance/repairs to campground buildings, facilities, equipment, vehicles, and grounds as directed by the engineering supervisor.
• Comply with all KOA, federal, state, and local safety programs by adhering to established guidelines in the operation and storage of various equipment, tools and chemicals.
• Maintain compliance with preventative maintenance program through regular inspection of facilities, buildings, cabins, vehicles, and equipment.
• Inspecting equipment to ensure proper functioning of heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems, etc.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment to determine the cause of failure and determine the best solution for repair or replacement.
• Install fixtures, equipment, and appliances as needed.
• Safe operation of swimming pool and aquatic water features by maintaining proper pool chemistry while safely handling all pool chemicals.
• 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.
• Comfortable in high-pressure and fast paced situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
• Maintain property by following the quality assurance manual.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment and installation
• Basic knowledge of chemical properties, handling and usage
• Basic knowledge of propane and gasoline dispensing
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver’s license

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly, lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, push, pull, reach overhead and move safely over uneven terrain.
• Use of repetitive motion, standing, bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.
• Noise levels may be moderate to loud.
• May be exposed to dust, pollen, grasses, landscaping, and various chemicals and moving mechanical equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment required where necessary.
• Will experience occasional interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Valid driver’s license required, this position may be expected to drive a motorized vehicle which requires close and distance vision, sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, etc.