Summer Waves Park Services - Seasonal

Jekyll Island, Georgia Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 17,220; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking Decal

Amenity Passes

Georgia State Employee Retirement System

Job summary

A seasonal park service provider on Jekyll Island is seeking a Summer Waves Park Services employee for their housekeeping needs. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across the park, which includes tasks like cleaning restrooms, pressure washing areas, and ensuring overall neatness. The position requires a commitment to working weekends and holidays during the summer season. Ideal candidates are at least 16 years old and possess prior cleaning experience. This position offers hourly pay of $12.50 for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old.
• Cleaning experience a plus.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the park and service restrooms.
• Gather and remove litter and empty trash.
• Pressure wash tables and walkways.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Ability to follow guidelines

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Summer Waves Park Services - Seasonal

Location: Jekyll Island, GA

Job Id: 1718

# of Openings: 1

Department / Division: Summer Waves / Amenities

Status: Part time, Seasonal

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Reports to: Summer Waves Operations Manager

Benefits: Parking Decal & Amenity Passes, Georgia State Employee Retirement System (GDCP)

Summer Waves is hiring for the 2026 summer season to work May through Labor Day. This is a seasonal position that can expect to work weekends and holidays.

The Georgia coast's favorite water park, Summer Waves, welcomes families near and far, to cool off and cool down on our wet and wild attractions. With 11 acres of fun and frenzy, there is something for everyone and plenty to do. We offer a fun and friendly environment and the opportunity to work with a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and wonderful summertime memories!

Jekyll Island is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles, and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping duties including cleaning, sweeping, polishing, waxing, washing windows, cleaning bathrooms, etc. to ensure Summer Waves buildings and public areas are neat and clean at all times. Responsibilities also include pressure washing shelters, tables, walkways and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the park.

Description

• Maintains cleanliness of park, including but not limited to gathering and removing litter, gather and empty trash, cleans and services restrooms, cleaning mirrors, floors, and sinks, and applying air fresheners.
• Ensures mixture of water and detergents are accurate in preparing cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Ensures that adequate cleaning supplies are maintained.
• Ensures that the buildings/structures are cleaned and swept; clean fixtures throughout the buildings/ structures.
• Pressure washing of shelters, tables and walkways.
• Assists in opening and closing duties including cleaning and putting away or putting out chairs and cleaning guest areas.
• Performs various custodial duties as determined and directed by the Operations Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old.
• Cleaning experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to follow guidelines and work independently; must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality for scheduled hours is required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical work day will be spent climbing, balancing, stooping and/or crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• Between 25% and 50% of the typical work day will be spent crawling, walking and lifting.
• Sensory abilities required are feeling, grasping and touching with more than 50% of the time spent talking and hearing.
• Visual abilities to perform tasks required are determining the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Required to perform in outdoor environmental conditions. Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasionally adverse weather conditions as well as occasional extreme cold.
• Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to chemicals.
• May be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, oils, odors, dusts, mists, or poor ventilation.
• May be subject to close quarters, shafts, enclosed rooms, and function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Noise levels are considered normal to loud.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If email confirmation is not received, applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4024 for confirmation, however, due to the volume of applicants received, we are unable to provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request and accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4024.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background check is required including credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying.

Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.