Buckeye Lake KOA: Seasonal Work Camper Roles 2027

Looking for your next work camping opportunity?

Buckeye Lake KOA Holiday is looking for a hardworking couple with complementary skills to join our team for the 2027 season. We’re ideally looking for one person to support Maintenance and the other to work in either Guest Services/Office or Housekeeping.

If you enjoy campground life, take pride in doing good work, and like being part of a team that creates a welcoming experience for guests, we’d love to hear from you.

Located just 30 minutes east of Columbus, Buckeye Lake offers plenty to enjoy when you’re off the clock, with boating, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation right nearby.

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, resourceful, and comfortable helping keep the campground safe, functional, and guest-ready.

Responsibilities may include:

• General campground maintenance and repairs
• Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other basic maintenance work
• Grounds and property upkeep
• Responding to maintenance needs throughout the campground
• Supporting campground safety and property standards
• Assisting guests when needs arise around the property
• Pitching in wherever needed to support the team and guest experience

The ideal candidate has practical maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and a willingness to take initiative.

Depending on experience and interests, the second member of the couple may support our Guest Services/Office team or Housekeeping team.

• →Welcoming guests and providing friendly, helpful service
• →Assisting with reservations, check-ins, and campground information
• →Answering guest calls and consistently following an established phone script
• →Using computers and campground reservation systems
• →Supporting campground store operations
• →Following established processes and procedures
• →Helping create a welcoming and helpful experience for our guests

This role is a great fit for someone who is friendly, comfortable interacting with guests, and able to follow a consistent process.

• →Cleaning cabins, restrooms, and common areas
• →Completing detailed housekeeping tasks thoroughly and consistently
• →Following established cleaning checklists
• →Restocking supplies
• →Reporting maintenance needs
• →Helping maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the campground

The ideal candidate is thorough, organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces.

We’re looking for a couple who is:

• Hardworking and willing to pitch in where needed
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Positive, flexible, and solution-oriented
• Able to follow established processes and expectations
• Proud of doing quality work
• Willing to work a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Committed to creating a great campground experience

At Buckeye Lake KOA Holiday, every member of the team plays an important role in creating a campground that is clean, welcoming, well-maintained, and ready for our guests.

If you and your partner are looking for your next work camping opportunity and your skills are a match for Maintenance + Guest Services/Office or Maintenance + Housekeeping, we’d love to hear from you.