Resort Maintenance Technician

SUN OUTDOORS DESTINATIONS TEAM

What could be better than earning a living while traveling the US in your RV? Sun Outdoors' Work Camper Destinations program enables you to do just that! Combine taking part in the exciting lifestyle of RV camping with working part time as a member of our team. As an added benefit to all of the great perks associated with joining our team, working as a Destinations Team Member earns you a generously discounted site rate of only $20 per night!

Opportunities are available at our Northern resorts during summer months and at our Southern resorts in the fall and winter. No matter what atmosphere you like, or where you want to travel, we'll have a resort you're sure to enjoy.

Learn more about the Sun Outdoors Destinations Team.

OVERVIEW

Resort Maintenance Technicians perform routine and preventative maintenance to maintain the physical integrity of Suns resorts. They conduct building maintenance repairs and are responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of property grounds, facilities, streets, equipment & various utility systems. Maintenance Technicians provide excellent customer service to prospective & current guests and residents at all times, and may assist with site setups to ensure timely arrivals and departures of resort guests and residents.

JOB DUTIES

Empty trash, shovel, perform maintenance or repair duties, use power equipment, drills or other hand tools

Completes minor repairs to rental units and facilities as needed

Completes routine maintenance and minor emergency repairs, plumbing, sewage, construction & street repair

Inspects irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly, repairs as necessary

Inspects playground area and equipment, pool/spa area, and other recreational amenities to ensure everything is in good condition, making minor repairs as needed

Ensures the resort is presentable and inviting at all times and that it adheres to Sun's curb appeal standards

Regularly treats for weeds, weed whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn care services as necessary

Ensures trash/debris is picked up daily from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empties common area trash containers as needed

Cleans resort amenities which may include clubhouses, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, resort offices, restrooms, laundry areas, bath houses, and maintenance garage

Maintains vacant sites, including strap-downs & removal of trash and debris

Removes snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas Sun is responsible for maintaining, where applicable. May include using a truck with a plow, spreading salt, snow blowing, and/or shoveling

Inspects tied down RVs, park models, and mobile homes for cleanliness, rust, damage, and other problems prior to permitting their sale

Completes checklists of physical condition of resort sites prior to and after guest occupancy.

Assists Resort Manager with supervision of service contractors

Reports all maintenance issues and concerns that may be identified while performing daily duties to manager

Ensures all resort streets and public access routes are free of hazards

Maintains resort pool(s), tests chemical levels, and adjusts appropriately, where applicable

Maintains resort vehicles and equipment

Follows safety procedures while performing duties, including safely operating vehicles when moving from site to site & picking up supplies

Other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High School Education (some HS education required)

6 months previous maintenance experience in a campground or RV resort

Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general maintenance techniques and repair work

Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work

General knowledge of janitorial work, plumbing, and grounds maintenance

Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery

Ability to provide legible written reports

Ability to work well independently as well as on a team

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet

Availability to respond to resort needs during non-business hours while on-call

AS A DESTINATIONS TEAM MEMBER, YOU WILL

Receive a welcome kit with detailed information about being a Sun Outdoors Destinations Team Work Camper

Earn the most competitive pay in the Work Camper industry with highly competitive pay rates

Take part in exciting activities and events

Enjoy heavily discounted site fees

Help our team offer an outstanding array of amenities, wonderful planned events, spacious social facilities and dedicated on-site customer service focused on maximizing the enjoyment our guests' visits

Receive discounts at all Sun Outdoors locations

Earn and have the ability to take paid sick leave