PROPERTY ENGINEER

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. seeks a Property Engineer to oversee daily maintenance and grounds operations across our campground properties.

You will lead Maintenance Engineers and Groundskeepers to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment, with a focus on timely preventive maintenance and safety compliance. The role requires directing repairs, managing budgets, and coordinating projects while ensuring all safety standards and regulations are met.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have supervisory or higher role experience in maintenance.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and other work documents.
• Decision-making ability and budgeting skills.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete maintenance requests and repairs in a timely manner and in order of priority.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout the campground.
• Assist in development, maintenance and execution of a preventative maintenance program.
• Lead maintenance or landscaping projects and initiatives.
• Communicate daily activities and issues to supervisor; coordinate with teams.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations; enforce Lockout/Tagout where required.
• Maintain tool and supply inventories and PPE; monitor budget implications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

M/E/P knowledge

Reading blueprints/manuals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years supervisory experience in maintenance

Job description

Summary:

The Property Engineer (PE) oversees the day-to-day operations of the maintenance and grounds department. The Property Engineer leads a team of Maintenance Engineers and Groundskeepers to keep the property clean, safe, well-maintained and in good working order. This position ensures all maintenance functions, including preventative maintenance are completed in a timely manner and are safety compliant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and complete maintenance request and repairs in a timely manner and in order of priority.


• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on all types of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems located throughout a campground.


• Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of a preventative maintenance program.


• Lead and participate in different maintenance or landscaping projects.


• Effectively communicate each day’s activities and problems to supervisor


• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations.


• Enforce and follow proper use of the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.


• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and other documents related to their work.


• Obtain certifications to meet state and local government regulations.


• Assist in achieving monthly and annual departmental budget requirements.


• Assist in hiring and training and update supervisor on team performance.


• Prepare reports as required, relating to procedures, efficiency, scheduling, attendance, etc.


• Maintains tool and supply inventories.


• Maintain property by following the quality assurance manual.


• Monitor and implement the department safety program, which ensures all OAK employees work in a safe and hazard free environment that complies with various local, state, and federal safety requirements.

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum two years experience in a supervisory or higher role in maintenance or related field.


• Knowledge of the English language.


• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and other documents related to their work.


• Decision-making ability.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills with ability to manage confrontation.


• Ability to motivate, lead and develop a team.


• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing procedures.


• Comfortable in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.


• Ability to read and maintain a budget.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Valid Driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience:

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.