PROPERTY ENGINEER

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. is seeking a Property Engineer to lead the maintenance and grounds teams across the campground. You will supervise, coordinate and perform maintenance tasks, ensuring safe, high‑quality operations and timely repairs.

Responsibilities include leading a preventative maintenance program, reading blueprints, and managing budgets while maintaining records and reporting to supervision. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and other documents.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.
• Ability to motivate, lead and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete maintenance requests and repairs promptly by priority.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance program.
• Lead maintenance or landscaping projects and report progress to supervisor.
• Ensure safety standards, budgets and quality controls are followed.
• Read and interpret manuals and blueprints; comply with governmental regs.
• Maintain inventories of tools and supplies; manage shifts and priorities.
• Prepare reports on procedures, efficiency and scheduling as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Decision-making

Blueprints reading

Mechanical know-how

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Safety/compliance

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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.