Groundskeeper

White Oak Campground in Quarryville, PA is looking for new Groundskeeper team members to join our helpful & friendly camp team!

We are located at 3156 White Oak Road Quarryville, PA 17566 . Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, reliable and hard-working.

This can be either a Workamping or a Local Position.

A Workamper is an employee who lives on the property in their RV. A Local hire would need to commute to the Campground with their own car, or another form of their own self-organized transportation.

For Workampers

RVs which are not in good exterior condition, or are overly old (~>12 years in age, but exceptions can be made) will not be accepted. If you're a Workamper & you submit your Application via Homebase, you will also need to send a separate email to View email address on click.appcast.io including your First & Last Name & 3 exterior pictures of your RV + Tow Vehicle (if applicable, Motorhomes do not need a Tow Vehicle) attached to it.

Groundskeeper Responsibilities

• Maintain property cleanliness and appearance
• Trimming grass and weeds
• Greet customers and make them feel welcome
• Work with the customer to identify problems and present solutions
• Respond to complaints in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer any questions the customer may have and provide suggestions as needed
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Ensure campsite quality standards are met
• Coordinate & facilitate minor maintenance repairs
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Communicate effectively with fellow employees
• Handle heavy equipment and machinery to do landscaping-related tasks

Groundskeeper Qualifications

• Past experience working in maintenance
• Friendly attitude even when dealing with disgruntled colleagues and clientele
• Highly adaptable to various situations and customer needs
• Ability to problem solve quickly and find effective solutions to issues that arise
• Capable of learning new skills quickly
• Ability to collaborate & work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Very strong computer skills (Computer knowledge is a necessity, if you cannot operate a mouse & keyboard efficiently, you will not be a good match for this Position)
• Very strong fine motor skills (need to be able to type on a keyboard accurately & click a mouse without any impediment)
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to use hand and mechanical tools to ensure safety and completion of tasks
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of landscaping practices and procedures
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under little supervision

Groundskeeper Special Notes

This position involves the general upkeep of the campsites, cleaning of restrooms/cabins when the main cleaning crew is unable to perform their regular duties, & lifting/moving heavy objects. There is also grass trimming & general grounds man tasks. Ideally, you are an experienced outdoor worker. You need to be able to operate a sit-mower, weed-wacker, & other power tools. You also need to be able to read electric meters & record them into a computer. So if you don't know how to use a computer, this Position would not be for you. You need to know how to drive an RV. You need to be able to assist Guests pulling into the business who need extra help parking their RV. Backing into their campsite, etc...

Compensation:

• Local Hire- $13 to $18 /an hour.
• Work Camper (Couple)- $12 to $18 /an hour.
• Work Camper (Single)- $11 to $18 /an hour.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME JOB IN THE SUMMER. PART -TIME IN THE WINTER.

Example of What A Workday Would Look Like

• Open up our Pool, Rec Hall, & Camp Store
• Pick-Up Garbage around the property
• Empty Garbage Cans in the Camp Store & around the property
• Vacuum carpets in the Camp Store & on the front porch
• Remove cobwebs & dust around the buildings on the property
• Cut Grass on a ride-mower, painting, lots of landscaping, weed-whacking
• Clean Fire Rings
• Complete Miscellaneous Tasks from our Maintenance Book (broken locks, replace fire alarm batteries, etc...)
• Help a Guest back their RV into their campsite
• Read electric meters & record them into a computer software
• Close up our Pool, Rec Hall, & Camp Store

About

At White Oak Campground, we're known & loved for our peaceful camping atmosphere & enchanting old-world aura, set amidst acres of trees & grassy meadows blessed by God.Established back in the year 1969 after the first batch of RV Sites were plowed by a woman named Bessie on her tractor, White Oak Campground sits atop the crest of a small mountain in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. Many of our RV Sites extend down this mountain, creating an extremely one-of-a-kind landscape to camp on!Come & visit us; we have a hospitable senior & family-friendly mindset. As a rural community, we're primarily offering long-term RV Sites. We're located in the heart of beautiful Southern Lancaster County, surrounded by picturesque Amish Farms. It's the perfect setting for someone seeking a slow & idyllic escape...While visiting us, don't forget to visit the many local Amish farms in the area! They're beloved for their homegrown produce, flowers, & baked goods. Everything still being sold & made the loving old-fashioned way.