Facilities & Grounds Director

Black Diamond and Warm Beach Camp•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The Facilities & Grounds Director oversees the care and appearance of grounds, vehicles, maintenance, and facilities at Black Diamond Camp. The role works cooperatively with colleagues, leadership, staff, and guests, and may work independently or with a team. Regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to a published departmental schedule are required. The director participates in a rotation of weekend shifts and may be cross-trained into other ministry areas as needs arise. The director establishes and implements routine maintenance plans for grounds and facilities; oversees lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, roads, parking areas, sidewalks, equipment, buildings, utilities, construction, and remodels; and ensures facilities are safe, functional, and presentable. The role assigns and performs repairs, responds to guest needs, and safely operates heavy equipment. The position implements ministry safety policies, maintains an orderly work environment, supervises and trains employees and volunteers, conducts crew meetings, and attends management and staff meetings. The director communicates equipment, repair, supply, labor, and facility needs to the BDC General Manager and provides feedback about the condition of grounds and facilities. This is a year-round, full-time position.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, two years of related groundskeeping and/or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties, including the physical demands described in the posting.
Ability to work cooperatively, independently, or with a team and adhere to the departmental schedule.
Regular attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Certified Pool Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Implement WBC Ministries safety policies and procedures and provide a safe working environment for staff and volunteers under the director’s direction.
Establish and implement routine grounds and facilities maintenance plans.
Oversee lawn care, including mowing, fertilization, reseeding, and weed control.
Oversee landscaped areas, including weeding, pruning, transplanting, and irrigation.
Assist with constructing and developing new landscape areas.
Keep the camp clear of branches and debris and lead off-season winterizing efforts.
Develop and oversee irrigation schedules for camp yards and flower beds.
Maintain gravel roads, paved roads, parking lots, and sidewalks.
Keep groundskeeping equipment and tools in proper working condition.
Oversee new construction and building remodels.
Maintain facilities to ensure they are safe, functional, and presentable.
Assign and perform repairs and arrange for necessary repairs.
Safely operate heavy equipment, including tractors, backhoes, and snowplows.
Respond to guest needs and manage camp utilities.
Supervise and train volunteers to complete projects safely.
Perform and supervise assigned projects and maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
Provide the BDC General Manager with feedback on grounds and facility conditions and communicate equipment, repair, supply, and labor needs.
Conduct crew meetings and attend management and staff meetings.
Participate in weekend duty rotations.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Be available for cross-training in other ministry areas as needs arise.