Camp Facilities Technician 1 wanted to join Under Canvas in the Smoky Mountains!

As a Facilities Technician, you work closely with the Facilities Supervisor to ensure our glamping location is well-maintained, safe, and operational for our team members and guests. You play an important role in our success by performing daily maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of our tents, amenities, equipment, and property. Depending on the camp location, the nature of work performed will vary from basic upkeep to more technical functions such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. This is a seasonal, hourly position.

Competencies

• Effective Communication

• Adaptagility

Key Responsibilities

• Interact regularly with guests and team members

• Think critically to respond quickly and effectively to ever changing situations on property

• Be solutions oriented and proactive in problem solving

• General upkeep of tents, plumbing systems, propane gas water heaters, stove pipes, decks, trailers, vehicles, generators, solar power equipment and more

• Perform day-to-day maintenance and repair work at a camp location consisting of up to 80 high-quality outdoor tents with plumbing, communal structures with showers and toilets, laundry facilities, restaurants, common areas, fire pits, outdoor activities, and equipment

• Work alongside facilities team members, under the director of the Facilities Manager, on related tasks and in across multiple departments as needed

• Other duties as assigned

• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum two or more years of experience performing work with minimal direction, preferably skilled in plumbing, septic, propane, or generators

• Outdoor enthusiast: ability to work long, flexible hours outdoors in heat and cold

• Team-player with strong problem-solving skills

• Electrical Systems

• Hand and Power Tools

• HVAC 

• Plumbing

• Safety Standards 

Additional Information 

• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.

• This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.

• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind. 

• This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas.  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in: 

• Health Insurance

• 401K (hourly minimum as required by law for eligibility)

• Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays

• Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts

• Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.