Campground Groundskeeper

Position: GroundskeeperDepartment/Division: Campground / Facilities & Public ServicesStatus: Regular, Full-time, Non-exemptPay: $15.38 per hourReports to: Campground ManagerBenefits: Health & Flex benefit eligible, Parking & AmenitiesRetirement: Georgia State Employee Retirement System (GSEPS)Closing Date: Open Until Filled. *Note: This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered.Jekyll Island, the smallest barrier island on Georgia's coast, 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 SummaryUnder general supervision, the Campground Groundskeeper maintains the campground to include its facilities and grounds. Duties include lawn, building, and site maintenance to include general cleaning and upkeep of the grounds. Performs minor repairs as requested.Description of dutiesPerforms general maintenance, landscaping, and housekeeping duties including clean and sanitary bathrooms, buildings, and all facilities; rakes, sweeps, mops, vacuums; cleans fixtures, windows, equipment, and furniture.Demonstrates exceptional customer relation's skills, handling any customer problems that arise appropriately according to established procedures and specific situations.Removes trash and debris throughout the campground.Cleans campsites as necessary to maintain clean and attractive areas to camp.Dispenses propane to provide visitors with fuel. (Must be certified. Will train)Performs general landscaping duties to include mowing grass, trimming bushes and shrubs, and removing weeds, dead trees, and limbs as needed.Assists manager by maintaining a current register of campers and their location.Makes minor electrical and plumbing repairs as needed to ensure safe, well-functioning systems.Maintains sewer dumpsites as required.Follows established safety and first aid procedures, including proper documentation of accidents.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMust be at least 18 years old.Must have valid drivers license.Previous landscaping and maintenance experience requiredPrevious campground operations experience a plus.May consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.Must be friendly, helpful with the desire to work with visitors.Must be reliable and friendlyFlexible availability, including weekends and some holidays.Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality is required.Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsExert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.More than 50% of the typical work day may be spent walking, sitting, standing and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands or fingers.Between 25% and 50% of the typical work day may be spent climbing stairs, pushing and pulling.Less than 25% of the typical day is spent balancing, stooping and/or crouching, kneeling, reaching.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 to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment and determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.The majority of the work is performed outside with exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasionally adverse weather conditions as well occasional extreme cold.Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts and moving vehicles..May be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, oils, odors, dusts, mists, or poor ventilation.May be subject to close quarters, such as narrow aisles or passageways/hallways.Noise levels are generally considered normal, occasionally loud.This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the significant responsibilities and duties of the job. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned occasionally.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 the email confirmation is not received, applicants may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request 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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island Authority is a Drug-free Workplace.