Maintenance - Level I at Equity LifeStyle Properties — Clermont, Lake County
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Job Description
With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Maintenance - Level I in Clermont, Florida. What you'll do: The Campground Ranger position may include walking or patrol of the grounds of the campground answering questions, enforcing rules and ensuring the safety of our guests and their belongings. The ideal employee can handle any stressful situation in a calm manner an…
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Work camping in Florida — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Florida?
Florida is the country's premier winter work-camping destination. The season runs October through May when snowbird travelers head south. December through March is peak — RV parks across the Gulf Coast, Treasure Coast, Keys, and Central Florida fill to capacity. Summers are hot and slow; many private parks reduce staff dramatically from June through August. About 15-20% of Florida listings have no end date, which is much higher than the northern-state norm.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Florida?
Pay rates for Florida work-camping positions cluster between $14.00/hour and $31.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Florida campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Florida snowbird parks compete hard for host couples and typically include a full-hookup site plus free use of resort amenities. State park host sites are generous (Florida's state parks have won multiple Gold Medals from the National Recreation and Parks Association). Coastal sites have hurricane-season risk from June through November — confirm the employer's evacuation policy and what happens to your site if a storm forces closure.
Which Florida state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Florida State Parks runs a strong campground host program with the catch that it's volunteer-only (no cash payment). Hosts contribute 24 hours per week per campsite, with a maximum stay of 16 weeks in any 12-month period. Hours can be split between site occupants (couples). After 50 hours of service you earn a family pass to the park you served, plus six free entrance passes to other state parks. 250 hours earns a longer-term pass. Apply through floridastateparks.org/volunteers.