Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Star Lake Camp & Conference Complex) SLCCC

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•Bloomingdale, NJ

About The Position

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager provides leadership and oversight for facilities, maintenance, grounds, infrastructure, utilities, fleet, and asset management at Star Lake Camp & Conference Center. The role ensures facilities are safe, operational, welcoming, and aligned with The Salvation Army’s mission and operational goals. It leads assigned personnel; administers the MaintainX computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); develops preventive maintenance programs; manages assets, budgets, contractors, and capital projects; and oversees safety and regulatory compliance. The position also coordinates facility-related emergency response and works with program, conference, camping, and divisional staff to support the site’s programs and ministry. Other facilities-related duties may be assigned under the direction of the Director of Operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive facilities, maintenance, or operations experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Knowledge of facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, grounds, fleet, and infrastructure maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with staff, contractors, guests, and organizational leadership.
Experience managing contractors, capital projects, and departmental budgets.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate facility and grounds equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience using a CMMS platform; MaintainX experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, and other assigned personnel, fostering accountability, teamwork, stewardship, safety, and continuous improvement.
Monitor departmental performance using key performance indicators, including work-order completion, preventive maintenance compliance, facility readiness, safety inspections, and project progress.
Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and readiness of buildings, infrastructure, utilities, roads, waterfronts, recreational assets, vehicles, and equipment throughout the property.
Administer the MaintainX CMMS and ensure accurate management of work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, assets, inventory, and departmental documentation.
Develop, implement, and oversee a preventive maintenance program to maximize asset reliability, minimize downtime, and reduce deferred maintenance.
Maintain asset inventories, equipment records, lifecycle plans, and replacement schedules.
Partner with the Director of Operations to identify, budget, plan, and oversee capital improvement projects and major repairs.
Develop, monitor, and administer departmental operating and capital budgets while promoting responsible stewardship of financial resources.
Coordinate contractor selection, bid solicitation, project oversight, and vendor performance in compliance with Salvation Army purchasing requirements and project standards.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ACA, local, state, federal, and Salvation Army standards, including required inspections, permits, certifications, testing, and safety programs.
Lead and coordinate facility-related emergency response involving utilities, weather events, infrastructure failures, life-safety systems, and property protection.
Collaborate with program, conference, camping, and divisional staff to ensure facilities are safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and prepared to support The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.
Complete other facilities-related duties as directed by the Director of Operations.