RCK - PROPERTY ENGINEER

Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. is seeking a Property Engineer to oversee daily maintenance and grounds operations at a KOA campground.

You will lead a team of maintenance engineers and groundskeepers to ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities, with preventative maintenance and safety compliance across the property. The role requires supervisory experience in maintenance, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete maintenance requests and repairs in a timely manner and in order of priority.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems across the campground.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and executing a preventative maintenance program.
• Lead and participate in maintenance or landscaping projects.
• Communicate daily activities and issues to supervisor.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures before maintenance work.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.
• Obtain certifications to meet regulations.
• Assist in budgeting for the department and tracking expenses.
• Assist in hiring and training and report on team performance.
• Prepare reports on procedures, efficiency, scheduling, and attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Delegation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, and innovative.

At KOA, we believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone. We are committed to having an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect. We strive to:

• intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners
• continually educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
• sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences
• ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all
• drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation

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.

KOA does not sponsor Visas

KOA currently does not pay or withhold taxes in the following states

Alabama

Idaho

North Dakota

Louisiana

Rhode Island

Delaware

Mississippi

South Dakota

District of Columbia

Vermont

Hawaii

New Hampshire

Kampgrounds Of America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all people. This value ensures employees and candidates are treated equally and are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected status.