Lake Caretaker

The Lake Caretaker manages Lake Floyd’s lake resources, grounds, and facilities while supporting compliance with Lake Floyd Rules & Regulations, Bylaws, and applicable government requirements. Reporting to the Lake Board of Directors, the caretaker provides operational updates at monthly board meetings and responds to seasonal and weather-related needs, including storm and flood conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily lake operations and maintain appropriate lake levels by opening or closing the dam gate during heavy precipitation or drought.
• Maintain lawns, grounds, and surrounding facilities throughout the year.
• Perform routine repairs and minor maintenance to the clubhouse, utilities, and related facilities.
• Enforce Lake Floyd Rules & Regulations and Bylaws, and support applicable regulatory compliance, including dam inspections.
• Coordinate contractors for major projects as directed by the Lake Board of Directors.
• Supervise seasonal staff, including grass cutters, and monitor adherence to established operating and work practices.
• Perform snow and ice removal and provide storm and flood response as needed.
• Set up and take down holiday decorations and prepare facilities for seasonal activities.
• Conduct safety inspections and communicate operational information and feedback during monthly board meetings.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with employees at all levels and invite feedback.
• Ability to walk across varied terrain, climb ladders and steps, work at heights, and perform stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required.
• Ability to talk and hear, differentiate between colors and color codes, and meet close-, distance-, peripheral-, and depth-vision requirements.
• Action-oriented approach with effective problem-solving and timely decision-making skills.
• Ability to direct and supervise others and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plumbing and electrical experience.
• Experience with lake operations, facility maintenance, regulatory compliance, contractor coordination, or seasonal staff supervision.